Pakuranga Retirement Village
Auckland, New Zealand
These apartments are generous in size, boasting high studs, open plan kitchen and dining area, ideal for entertaining with lots of glass for light-filled, spacious living.
The first stage building of a 30 acre development is the four level luxury apartment which is positioned opposite the existing three storey apartment block next to the current main entrance of Fortunes Road, to frame the entrance to the site. New tree and flower-bed planting border each side of the realigned entrance way to promenade the visitor down a future central park.
The building bulk is set back from the street and neighbours. It is separated from them by a substantial grassed lawn area with medium scale and large trees.
A large cobbled plaza links the new building with the existing across the new vehicle entrance, to slow the traffic and claim the space for the pedestrian and to offer a generous drop-off for the new building’s entry. Beyond and behind the building a ramp leads down to the basement with parking for the residents.
A large screen spans over the ground level pedestrian entry, catching and reflecting the sunlight and shadows, providing screen and enclosure for the building’s glazed entrance and building’s atrium beyond.
A four level high ‘green’ wall fills the back of the entry atrium, inviting the visitor to look up to a glazed roof skylight. Wrapped around the atrium a walkway connects the lift and stairs to the apartment entries. Contrasting timber panel doors and framed glass side panel define entry and welcome the visitor. Apartments surround the atrium on three sides east, north and west and open out to large retiring decks to the sun, air and tree park.
These apartments are generous in size, boasting high studs, open plan kitchen and dining area, ideal for entertaining with lots of glass for light-filled, spacious living.
Project
Client: Real Living Group
Location: Pakuranga, Auckland
Status: Completed