Waiwera Masterplan
Waiwera, New Zealand
To provide Waiwera with a heart, a place where a variety of activities can occur
This design intends to provide Waiwera with a heart, a place where a variety of activities can occur, markets, car boot sales, musical events, etc. this main space takes the form of a village square where traffic still passes across the northern edge on shared vehicle and pedestrian paving. This intermarrying also adds life and activity to the square. An increase in easily accessible street car parks close to the square is achieved on the secondary road, which services the pools, brewery and apartments. The formal hotel entry court is at the end of this part of the road. The car park associated with the hotel also provides greater parking at peak times.
Our vision highlights and makes the most of the unique aspects of the location, such as healthy mineral water, natural hot springs, a clean seaside environment etc. The master plan has several elements that other towns in the area don’t have, a small public square giving the town a true centre, retail close to the seaside and native bush. A deliberate strong emphasis on health and well-being makes this the capital of health and well-being for the North Island.
Project
Location: Waiwera, New Zealand