Masina Apartments
By Novak + Middleton
The Masina Apartment project involves the development of a new retail and apartment complex on a prominent corner site in Newtown, Wellington. Located on the fringe of Wellington city and bordering residential properties it was important that the new building reflect its function and also interface with the scale, language and varied neighbouring context.
The design is inherently contemporary but provides subtle references back to its surrounding residential and commercial architecture through use of form and materials. The building has been articulated to create a sense of scale that allows it to be considered as a whole as well as in part and creates a strong and coherent design response that will have a positive contribution to the existing diverse character of Newtown. The inclusion of a metal screen designed by a local artist to the corner facade will add a level of importance and texture that will further enhance this effect and make the building truly unique to Newtown.
While acknowledging the historical character of the area the proposal helps to establish a new contemporary character that maintains a connection with its surrounding context but also sets a framework for the future.
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Novak+Middleton is an NZIA award-winning architectural practice. We specialise in creating innovative and quality architecture, offering a comprehensive personalised service to our clients. The thirty year working relationship of the practice directors has grounded Novak+Middleton with extensive experience in all aspects of residential and commercial architecture, including large scale multi-unit housing, new homes, additions and alterations, and interior architectural design.
As an architectural practice we believe the strength of good design stems from a sensible and honest use of materials and space, combined together with a thorough understanding of a client's objectives. These can then be integrated in a contemporary manner that is appropriate to each individual client.
Our team has considerable experience, offering design and technical excellence. Our professional service covers all facets of the build, from the initial meeting through to completion of the project.
While our experience is essential, so too is our commitment to each individual client and their community. The ability to provide a quality service with an outstanding result is paramount in the philosophy of our architectural practice.
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