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Kurahaupo.

ArchiPro Project Summary - Modern two-lot subdivision in Orakei, featuring split-level units with stunning views of Rangitoto Island and seamless indoor-outdoor flow, expertly designed to navigate site challenges and comply with height regulations.

Title:: Kurahaupo
Architect:: X Studio Architects
Category:: Residential/; New Builds
Region:: Orakei, Auckland, NZ
Building style:: Modern
Photographers:: X Studio Architects

Site: 885m2, 2 lot subdivision

Building Footprint: 330m2 each

This steep site situated in Orakei, Mission Bay, Auckland, climbs almost 10m from the roadside entry to the rear. The nature of the site immediately came with challenges; not only do the units have to step dramatically with split floor levels, but the height to boundary and maximum height controls had to be carefully mitigated to get this high end development across council.

We worked closely with the planner to overcome these controls and still produce an excellent, contemporary pair of units, each boasting large floor to ceiling heights, fluid indoor-outdoor flow and superb views over the adjacent trees out towards Rangitoto Island.

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X Studio Architects

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Grafton, Auckland

xstudio.co.nz

X Studio Architects. X Studio is a creative, young architecture firm founded in 2016 by Owen Xing.  Our team consists of architectural designers with extensive building experience throughout many years in the industry across New Zealand, China and Europe.We specialise in residential architecture with projects ranging from private lifestyle house to high density subdivisions.The studio is always working in close collaboration with planners, builders, engineers and many other consultants within the field to deliver successful design solutions that are client-focused and make a lasting contribution to the built environment of tomorrow.