Whakarato Way is a new market led residential development providing thoughtfully designed homes that deliver to a diverse range of people within the affordable price range.

Whakarato Way is a development based on Responsibility: Civic, Environmental, and Financial.

Inspiration for the design intent came from the mid-century architect, Louis Khan. The rawness of materials is showcased using Canterbury red brick as the feature material contrasting with high specification metal cladding aimed to achieve minimal long-term maintenance and deliver an enduring presence.

All units have been designed to target a Homestar 6.0 or 7.0 rating and are currently awaiting their certification. The homes are ‘easier on the environment’ with their choice of materials, locational convenience, and energy.

Recognising that we live in a diverse community, subtle, but essential, interior features allow four of the units to meet the LifeMark 5* rating so that residents may live independently and safely irrespective of physical ability.

Landscaping has been designed to link the homes together and merge with the development’s community and the wider area. Thoughtful planting of low-growing natives and feature trees provide a sense of New Zealand and softens common spaces.

Bringing this developer’s vision to life required a careful selection of companies to align with the developer’s ethos of responsibility: Civic, Environmental, and Financial.

Completion Date: 2022