Clyde Quay Townhouses
By Novak + Middleton
This project involved the design and construction of two adjoining three level residential dwellings on a steep north facing site above Wellington’s Clyde Quay boat harbour. The site was particularly challenging both from an engineering and design perspective.
The houses have been designed to respond to the topography of the site and its wider context, referencing the scale, form and character of the existing houses in the Mt Victoria area, utilising these patterns to articulate the form as a visual cluster of buildings.
Materiality and façade articulation have been designed to withstand the exposed nature of the site and as a contemporary interpretation of the historic characteristics seen in surrounding neighbourhood, responding to the unique qualities and sense of place recognised in the Mt Victoria character area.
The houses and their exterior spaces have been orientated to maximise sunlight, views, and privacy while also providing visual and physical amenity.
The strong uncomplicated form heightens the experience of the site giving the feeling of being close to the elements while enabling protection from them at the same time, creating a sense of shelter in close connection with its environment.
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Novak+Middleton is an NZIA award-winning architectural practice. We specialise in creating innovative and quality architecture, offering a comprehensive personalised service to our clients. The thirty year working relationship of the practice directors has grounded Novak+Middleton with extensive experience in all aspects of residential and commercial architecture, including large scale multi-unit housing, new homes, additions and alterations, and interior architectural design.
As an architectural practice we believe the strength of good design stems from a sensible and honest use of materials and space, combined together with a thorough understanding of a client's objectives. These can then be integrated in a contemporary manner that is appropriate to each individual client.
Our team has considerable experience, offering design and technical excellence. Our professional service covers all facets of the build, from the initial meeting through to completion of the project.
While our experience is essential, so too is our commitment to each individual client and their community. The ability to provide a quality service with an outstanding result is paramount in the philosophy of our architectural practice.
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