Project Pacific is the result of a community need intersecting with a bespoke property developer. The result: the creation of three spacious, fully wheelchair-accessible, energy-efficient, 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom homes with an expansive 182 m2 floor plan.

The inspiration for Project Pacific emerged in the midst of the COVID pandemic, following a call to consider solutions for social housing.

Three connected large homes were designed, with spacious bedrooms allowing for multiple bunk beds, an external 'stainless steel sink bench,' a large 1.4 m x 1.0 m shower, ample storage spaces, and a wide-open living area extending out to a covered private deck.

The homes are also connected as a micro-community. Together, they have access to a large common deck space, a landscaped garden area, an access ramp, a view overlooking the local park, and a deliberate separation of parking from areas frequented by children.

All homes have been awarded the LifeMark 5* certificate for full accessibility and certification for HomeStar 7.0 v 4.1, which awards points based on the health, efficiency, and sustainability of residential buildings.

Together, the team took 'the road less travelled' and delivered three unique, energy-efficient houses that support people of all physical abilities in a micro-community within South Auckland.

PJM provided client-side development, project, cost, and construction management services. Procured the consultants, prepared the project feasibility, managed costs, and delivered the project under a construction management model to ensure profitability during challenging and inflationary times.