Urban
Urban design projects demonstrate how new homes fit tight sites and close boundaries, with plans shaped by orientation, privacy and street access.Can't find it? Describe what you need and matching suppliers will come to you.
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About Urban projects
Urban design projects respond to tight sites, close boundaries and limited outdoor space. Carter House by Fiona Macpherson Architecture shows how a new home can organise its rooms around orientation, privacy and a workable connection to the street. Review the site coverage, access, outlook and service locations before fixing the plan.
Urban new builds
An urban project often needs careful control of massing and circulation. H Shaped House by Warren Clarke Architecture uses its form to define outdoor areas and separate parts of the programme. Taipakupaku House by Studio Pacific Architecture and Merivale House 4 by O'Neil + Shirley Architecture provide further examples of how volume, thresholds and material choices can be resolved on urban sections.
The projects listed here cover different approaches to new residential work, including Clearwater, Scandinavian Family Home by Fraemohs Homes and Smith House by Matz Architects. Compare elevations, cladding, window placement and landscape treatment with the conditions of your own site. Castor Bay Loft, 77 and other listed projects can help when testing ideas for additions, compact homes or replacement dwellings. A suburban house on a compact section can raise similar questions about access, privacy and outdoor space.
What should be checked first on an urban site?
Check the district plan, site coverage, height in relation to boundary, vehicle access and stormwater requirements. A survey showing neighbouring buildings and levels will support early design decisions.
How can an urban home protect privacy?
Use orientation, window placement, screening and changes in floor level to control views without reducing daylight. The position of living areas and private outdoor space should be tested against neighbouring windows.
Which materials suit a new urban home?
Choose cladding and roofing that meet the consent requirements and suit the site’s exposure and maintenance needs. Weatherboard, masonry, metal cladding and render can each produce a different elevation and junction detail.