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- OZAC Architects
- Render
- Unispot
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Beyond the House, Between Lives | Community Design at The Glade https://www.unispot.co.nz/projects/the-glade/
At OZAC, for large-scale residential projects like The Glade, we hold fast to one core belief —
a home is not confined within its walls, but extends into the living environment beyond the doorstep.
From the very first sketch, our thinking went beyond how the buildings are arranged —
we asked ourselves:
- On the way home, will people naturally meet one another?
- Will the evening lights bring warmth and reassurance to those returning late?
- Can greenery be part of daily life, rather than just a backdrop?
- Can each household stay connected to the community while keeping its privacy?
- Can the neighbourhood attract diverse people and embrace different lifestyles?
- Can every corner and pocket of landscape become a place where children run freely and explore safely?
Every detail — the curve of a street, the layering of greenery, the intimacy of shared spaces, the interplay of light and sightlines — works together to serve one shared vision:
to make 145 homes feel like a warm, caring community where neighbours know and look out for each other.
At The Glade, we design not only dwellings,
but a sense of belonging —
a life that feels secure, effortless, and deeply human.
- Completed
- 2024
Awards
New Zealand Commercial Projects Award - Sliver Award
Unispot
Master Painters NZ- Large Residential Gold Category
RECO
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