2025 Auckland Architecture Awards Winner
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Located on a ridge in Long Bay, with an open reserve to the northwest, views of the city to the east and stepped topography, this multi-unit medium-density housing scheme takes full advantage of its context. The combination of 3- and 4-level units, a subtle use of alternating white, grey and timber cladding, and the sunken private entry terraces create a layered pedestrian edge to the reserve. On the interior, the design team created a central courtyard that is open to the sky in the heart of each unit. This simple strategy provides daylight, nature, natural ventilation, and connection both horizontally and vertically throughout the houses, creating a dynamic spatial arrangement that elevates the design and the liveability of these homes.
- Practice
- Novak+Middleton Limited
- Category
- Housing - Multi Unit
- Location
- Auckland
