By DCM Urban Design
Following the devastation of the Christchurch earthquakes, much of Ōtautahi’s inner-city residential real estate became unsafe to inhabit. As a result, many sites were left completely empty. One such site, just northeast of Latimer Square, was chosen for use in the “Breathe Urban Village” competition, run by the Christchurch City Council in the early 2010s. Unfortunately, the site was left undeveloped after the completion of this project.
Collaborating with Foley Group, Mike Greer Homes and Peebles Group, DCM Urban Design worked to develop this site into a new urban village. This village, Madras Square, is a new mixed-use development with a mix of both residential and commercial property.
Composed primarily of townhouses, Madras Square houses 111 residential dwellings. DCM Urban Design's involvement has been primarily in the planning of the development, as well as working on the spatial design of the Square.
Client: Mike Greer Homes & Peebles Group
Date: 2021 -2022
DCM Urban Design - Boutique - Innovative - Creative
DCM Urban Design is a landscape architecture and urban design company with offices in Ōtautahi-Christchurch and Tāhuna-Queenstown. Founded in 2016, we work throughout Aotearoa New Zealand enhancing human relationships through creative landscape architecture and urban design.
Our focus is on providing innovative solutions for our clients. We approach each project as a unique opportunity working closely with them to visualise or solve complex design issues. Our services range from expert advice or assessments to playground design, master planning, subdivision design, and environment court hearings.
At DCM Urban Design, we strive to make lasting and meaningful connections through our designs. We believe that our attention to detail and passion for landscape architecture and urban design will help to create a better future for New Zealand.