By MODE Design
Te Mātāwai is one of Kāinga Ora’s innovative flagship projects providing much needed warm dry housing in Central Auckland.
Client: Kāinga Ora
Location: Auckland, NZ
The development comprises of three towers linked by a central podium. The project will provide 276 residential homes combined with 24/7 support service provision on site that will be accessible to the public housing customers. The design includes a large number of communal spaces including shared kitchen, communal dining hall, computer room, recreation space and rooms for medical and wellbeing support to be provided on site. The mixed-use development introduces retail amenities, and commercial offices to service the building and the wider community.
Cultural design is significant throughout the complex, with local iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei being pivotally involved since the early stages of the project through to completion. Introducing European ‘warm-wall’ façade systems, and ‘good practice’ healthy homes principals, the scheme is designed to achieve a Homestar 7 rating.
With eight studios and over 130 staff, MODE is an international design practice, delivering world-class multidisciplinary outcomes for clients and partners throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
Derived from the very definition of ‘mode’
“A manner, way, or method of doing something, experiencing something, or acting.
A particular form or kind.”
From the very first stages of design through to project completion, MODE's work is underwritten by our core values, derived from the very definition of “mode” itself. Exploring the three principles of manner, method and form, MODE ensures that each project is undertaken with a clear, consistent and cohesive approach. This allows MODE to achieve mutual vision of the client’s goals and see this grow into something that exceeds expectations. It’s the MODE way, a signature style, which sets MODE apart and adds value to everything MODE do.
MANNER
MODE believes a collaborative approach is paramount to enabling effective communication throughout every project.
METHOD
As a multidisciplinary design practice, MODE's process is solution-focused, based on an innovative design-led approach that is informed through using best practice tools, learned knowledge and research.
FORM
MODE design outcomes are adaptable, flexible solutions that meet clients needs and fulfil their sustainable objectives. The overall form is reflective of MODE's approach.
MODE specialises in the provision of consulting services in the areas of Architecture, Interior Design, Master Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture and Graphic Design. MODE provide innovative and high-quality design solutions for clients in the areas of multi-residential housing, community services, education facilities, law and order, health, defence, industrial, hospitality venues, commercial and retail projects, aviation, transport and infrastructure. MODE also specialises in providing design ingenuity in remote, rural and tropical locations.