By Archi_ON
Being the first walk-up apartment in the massive Pacific Residential Development, this corner site was intended to be a buffer between the adjacent lower density townhousing and higher tower apartments across the road. To honour this, units are broken up by three separate cores expressed with coloured weatherboard cladding on the exterior. A taller ground level made of stacked concrete block elevates the upper levels and provides much needed parking below. Deep separators are strategically placed between windows and entrances and extended towards a lifted roof to echo the verticality of the surrounding development. James Hardie Stria and Linea cladding was selected for its ease of construction and customisability.
A mix of unit types ranging from studios to 3-bedroom units are included to promote diversity in its residents, again befitting the role of this particular site. Living areas and decks are placed overlooking the public road, while bedrooms overlook the more private laneway behind.
Archi-ON is an Auckland-based architectural design practice founded and directed by Anthony Lee. As architectural designers, we believe that high quality design results from the continuity of the design process to the intensive dialogues with the clients, consultants, contractors, and end users. We work closely together to ensure the best results are achieved through the synthesis of concept, beauty, and functional integration.
We take the approach that each client has their own story to express through the medium of our architecture. Each design is unique, forming the perfect fit for your tastes and lifestyle. With your requirements as a starting point, we bring our understanding of site and context to each design.
We cover a wide range of building types including residential, terraced housing, apartments, commercial and shop fitouts. It is important to us that you enjoy your experience with us, that you know you are listened to and that your needs are met, both in our process and in our design solutions.