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Busby Street.

ArchiPro Project Summary - Innovative hybrid building featuring Design for Manufacture and Assembly principles, utilizing Cross-Laminated Timber and prefabricated elements to create two three-level apartments with enhanced amenities and a focus on sustainability.

Title:: Busby Street
Interior Designer:: RM Designs
Category:: Residential/; New Builds
Photographers:: XLam

The client's vision was to adopt a hybrid building approach focusing on the application of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) principles for two three-level apartments, elevating amenities for occupants and achieving their first Homestar 7 project.

The design and build team had prior experience in Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) buildings. For this project, they strategically used CLT as the primary structure and complemented it with a prefabricated timber frame, complete with windows and cladding 90% complete, to quickly enclose the building envelope.

The roof diaphragm gave the ability to enhance the entrances in the two buildings to achieve a point of arrival. Along with the roof, the CLT mid-floors, served as the diaphragm, expediting the construction process and improving health and safety access considerations.

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RM Designs

Interior Designers

Canterbury

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RM Designs. RM Designs, established in Christchurch in 1998, stands as a distinguished presence in the design industry. Renowned as a creative hub, we have earned a reputation for delivering high quality, tailored designs that address the unique needs of each client. The practice has led the way in in mass timber construction, DfMA and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) across both civic and government projects, enabling greater collaboration from the outset and driving more efficient, cost effective outcomes. The team’s track record is a testament to their adaptability while maintaining strong lasting client relationships. With our expertise spanning across New Zealand, we bring cutting edge design solutions to clients nationwide and are internationally recognized for our innovative approach and exceptional design standards.