Onehunga Mall and Mt Smart Road Apartments

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The five-storey project accommodates 40 one and two bed apartment units with a Ground floor Community Room.


Client: Kāinga Ora
Location: Auckland 

MODE was involved from the inception of the project, assisting Kāinga Ora with bulk and location studies to assist in determining the optimum layout of the site, through to resource consent, building consent and construction support.

Careful consideration was given to the low maintenance of the building, using colour-through fibre cement cladding and pre-coated aluminium joinery and screening.

The design of landscaping and parking amenities provide a sunny outlook, good passive surveillance, accessibility and the promotion of outdoor activities to suit the various needs of future tenants.

The building is built to Homestar 6 standard.

Onehunga Mall and Mt Smart Road Apartments
Onehunga Mall and Mt Smart Road Apartments
Onehunga Mall and Mt Smart Road Apartments

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Onehunga Mall and Mt Smart Road Apartments

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With eight studios and over 130 staff, MODE is an international design practice, delivering world-class multidisciplinary outcomes for clients and partners throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia.


Derived from the very definition of ‘mode’

“A manner, way, or method of doing something, experiencing something, or acting.
A particular form or kind.”
From the very first stages of design through to project completion, MODE's work is underwritten by our core values, derived from the very definition of “mode” itself. Exploring the three principles of manner, method and form, MODE ensures that each project is undertaken with a clear, consistent and cohesive approach. This allows MODE to achieve mutual vision of the client’s goals and see this grow into something that exceeds expectations. It’s the MODE way, a signature style, which sets MODE apart and adds value to everything MODE do.

MANNER

MODE believes a collaborative approach is paramount to enabling effective communication throughout every project.

METHOD

As a multidisciplinary design practice, MODE's process is solution-focused, based on an innovative design-led approach that is informed through using best practice tools, learned knowledge and research.

FORM

MODE design outcomes are adaptable, flexible solutions that meet clients needs and fulfil their sustainable objectives. The overall form is reflective of MODE's approach.

MODE specialises in the provision of consulting services in the areas of Architecture, Interior Design, Master Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture and Graphic Design. MODE provide innovative and high-quality design solutions for clients in the areas of multi-residential housing, community services, education facilities, law and order, health, defence, industrial, hospitality venues, commercial and retail projects, aviation, transport and infrastructure. MODE also specialises in providing design ingenuity in remote, rural and tropical locations.

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