Abbeville Farm Estate by DPA Architects

ArchiPro Project Summary - Historic Abbeville Farm Estate, featuring the 1852 Nixon Homestead and additional buildings, now serves as a vibrant events venue, showcasing a unique blend of heritage and modern sustainable adaptations.

Title:: Abbeville Farm Estate
Architect:: DPA Architects
Category:: Residential/; New Builds

The old Nixon Homestead and associated barn are historic buildings located close to Auckland International Airport. The earliest section of the homestead dates from 1852.

Two additional historical buildings were moved onto the site, the former Westney Homestead built in 1855, and the Mangere Methodist Church, constructed in 1856.

The complex now comprises a distinctive collection of buildings that have been modified and sensitively adapted for new and sustainable uses. Abbeville Estate operates as a popular events function venue.

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DPA Architects. DPA Architects was founded by Dave Pearson in 1996 with the aim of providing clients with expertise in heritage architecture.Since that time, DPA Architects has become one of New Zealand’s foremost architectural practices specialising in that area. The practice continues to strive for excellence in architecture and seeks to provide the best possible outcome for its clients.DPA Architects has also developed a high level of technical expertise through involvement with a large number of projects ranging from large commercial projects to small domestic alterations. Projects have included restaurants, churches, educational facilities, town halls, railway stations, dwellings, historic military buildings, museums, theatres, office buildings, community facilities, cemeteries, old hotels, and courthouses.The practice has been closely involved with the Christchurch rebuild since the earthquakes in 2010-2012. As a result, we have developed considerable understanding of building behaviour during earthquakes as well as extensive experience in retrofitting buildings to resist seismic forces. Heritage buildings are often required to meet current design standards. DPA Architects are experienced in the upgrading of these buildings including the provision of disabled access.