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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. Read more
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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
3770h 10m

Awards

2024

New Zealand Commercial Projects Award - Sliver Award

Unispot

2024
AwardNew Zealand Commercial Projects Award - Sliver Award
OrganisationUnispot
2024

Master Painters NZ- Large Residential Gold Category

RECO

2024
AwardMaster Painters NZ- Large Residential Gold Category
OrganisationRECO

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