2021 New Zealand Architecture Awards Winner
Kāinga Ora - Waterview Court
Densely massed along busy Great North Road, Waterview Court provides a group of 120 striking and memorable homes. Utilising shadow, depth and colour to create interest, the five-storey block of road-facing apartments constructed of precast concrete is robust and durable and generates a high-quality streetscape that will stand the test of time. Away from the road and encircled by housing of differing scales, a generous greenspace and play area create a safe, engaging heart and a unique sense of place for the residents of this social housing complex. Through careful planning, all of Waterview Court’s residents benefit from naturally light-filled homes with considered window placement and deck spaces. Kāinga Ora’s collaboration with architects, iwi, community groups and contractors has driven a diverse and integrated living outcome that must be admired.
- Practice
- Ashton Mitchell Ltd
- Category
- Housing - Multi Unit
- Location
- Auckland
