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Leuschke Group Architects
Auckland
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Located opposite Auckland's Victoria Park and on the site of a former metal foundry, The Vulcan is a twin-tower boutique development comprising 38 freehold apartments.
Perforated metal screens lend the development a 'New York loft' aesthetic, as well as referencing the site's former foundry status.
Exterior materials were selected for durability and low-maintenance. Dark metal trims and exposed concrete walls evoke the industrial past.
The site has two street frontages—Halsey Street and Dock Street—working in part to inform the twin-tower design. A central courtyard between the two towers ensures all of the apartments have a double aspect, maximising light and air flow.
Full-height, full-width glazing is a feature of the park-facing apartments, bringing the outdoors to the fore and complementing the pared back palette.
The interiors are sleek and edgy,  juxtaposing glossy and textured materials. Timber floors, concrete-look tiles and matte kitchen cabinetry complete the look.
Floor to ceiling joinery and bespoke glass balustrades pay homage to the spectacular views. The terraces run the full-width of each residence and boast flush joinery for seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
Parkside apartments include one bedroom plus flexi-space (as pictured) or two-bedroom layouts.
A rare commodity in the central city, even in Auckland, a park view from the balcony.
The interior materials also take inspiration from the former use of the site, providing durable contemporary detailing.
A moody colour palette and raw materials are a feature of some of the apartments, helping to create an aspirational aesthetic.
Visual texture plays a big role in the feel of the interiors with the various materials contrasting and complementing each other.
A room with a view: the outlook from the 10th floor apartments is arguably one of the best in the city.
The Vulcan apartments sit at the intersection of Wynyard Quarter, Victoria Quarter, The Viaduct and the CBD, offering myriad lifestyle options and a true city experience.

About the
Professional

Leuschke Group is a well-established, multi-award-winning firm of registered architects. The firm is client-focused, responding to the varying needs of clients and working on a wide variety of commissions. The highest level of design and detail is applied to all architectural projects regardless of varying building types and budgets. Leuschke Group pride themselves not only on their architectural designs but also on their technical knowledge and skills in accurately documenting construction. They are also experts in the administration of contracts taking their design through the construction phase to a successful conclusion both commercially and aesthetically.

Leuschke Group is proud of their completed body of work. This is reflected in the joy reflected in their building designs. From high-rise urban buildings to beautiful coastal residences, each project is valued and each design is unique reflecting its location and the owners dreams and aspirations.

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