Mahurangi Forest Estate

Masterplanning
Written By Stephen Roke

Mahurangi, New Zealand

Our concept created one larger town along with a series of smaller villages and an eco focussed university.

 
The property in its Puhoi context, the new forest reserve drawn over the survey
Masterplan of the main town, set into the new forest with its lakes
Aerial perspective of the town on its ridge above the lake
Aerial perspective of one of the villages, strung along the contour
Aerial perspective of a second village site
Sketch of the town centre, with the eco-focused university above the square
 

Walker Urban design and landscapes undertook a report, in conjunction with other consultants, into the feasibility of creating a new town on a privately owned property . This was seen as an opportunity to utilise existing poor grade land to provide an eco friendly response to Auckland’s expansion needs with good links thanks to the proposed northern motorway.

Our concept created one larger town along with a series of smaller villages and an eco focussed university. These were to be nestled within an extensive newly created forest reserve set up in three zones for the locals and visitors to make use of. These zones were Living and recreation, Education and research as well as ecological tourism.

Project

Client: Asia Pacific International Group (NZ) Ltd

Location: Puhoi, New Zealand

Stephen Roke
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