This terrace housing development is a result of the clients brief to create a vibrant mixed-use development that is desirable to live and work within the four avenues of the CBD. Consisting of 22 mid-market quality residential units spread across 2-3 stories, the design incorporates both residential and commercial spaces. Blocks A,B and C include internal dual-access foyers connecting the ground floor suites that are designed with the flexibility of being used for commercial or residential purposes.
Blocks D and E are purposefully differentiated with a two-story context and unique façade treatments to reduce massing and improve the outlook for blocks A, B & C. This variation in building typologies fosters a sense of community and interaction among residents and users, promoting positive relationships within the development and the broader CBD.
Despite the challenges posed by the site, including the presence of a protected tree and a significant right of way easement running through the middle, the development has been carefully planned to accommodate these constraints. The vertical design elements are scaled down to create a more human-centric environment, while the horizontal aspects of the development establish a visual connection with the surrounding context, engaging with Fitzgerald and Cashel Street frontages to the south and east.
This project seeks to enhance the urban fabric of the CBD by offering quality residential units alongside commercial spaces, fostering a dynamic and interconnected community within the fringe of the Christchurch CBD.
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