East Frame

By DKO Architecture NZ

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East Frame is the result of a master planning competition undertaken as part of the wider Rebuild Christchurch initiative, which will redefine inner city living in Christchurch and provide real choices for people who wish to live centrally. East Frame will capture the energy of the re-emerging city, establishing a new community in the heart of Christchurch, located around a large central green space. This mixed-use development will combine residential development with cafés, restaurants and outdoor entertainment areas, presenting the best that inner city living has to offer. The project proposes a precinct design with three distinct areas that define different parts of the neighbourhood, supported by small-scale commercial development, community facilities and open communal space. Avon represents one area, where the river and its surrounding green spaces will be both back-drop and foreground to the look and feel of this area. Latimer on the other hand features private, urban living and the vibrant, shared experiences of an eclectic city neighbourhood. Finally, Lichfield features loft living and warehouse style spaces, reflect lives in constant motion, where work and play blend easily.

Year: 2015
Status: Construction
Client: Fletcher Living
Location: Christchurch, NZ
Scale: 4.3ha
Dwellings: 910
Discipline: Master Planning
Expertise: Master Planning | Architecture | Interior Design

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As one of Asia-Pacific’s leading design practices, DKO is responsible for some of the region’s most innovative architecture, interior and urban design. Opening in the year 2000, DKO has more than 220 design professionals working in studios in Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Ho Chi Minh City.

While the practice has expanded, so too has the breadth of projects undertaken. From bespoke residences to distinctive residential communities, luxury hotels, unique hospitality and workplace interiors, urban design and large-scale master planning. What remains consistent however, is the pursuit of high quality architecture driven by the needs of the client, site opportunities and the dynamic process of translating design intent into built outcome.

At the core of DKO’s design philosophy lies a commitment to an urban architecture that serves people, respects place and stands the test of time.

The passionate and accomplished design team focus on sharp, intelligent and articulated design. With an understanding of how a space works, moves and moulds with the user, DKO’s intuitive approach encourages collaboration on each project, bringing individual strengths and experiences to maintain a crisp, lively and reflective angle on our designs.