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Our serviced apartment designs are focused on delivering high-quality living environments, with the flexibility to work within budgets of any scale. We provide cost-effective solutions that respond to today’s housing challenges without compromising on design quality.
Our team has extensive experience working alongside developers, offering support from initial concept design through to development and apartment construction, ensuring a smooth and coordinated process. Our motel designs aim to create comfortable, high-quality short-term accommodation that balances functionality and privacy, allowing guests to enjoy a pleasant and relaxing stay. We also place strong emphasis on minimizing environmental impact and integrating each development thoughtfully within its surroundings to achieve sustainable outcomes wherever possible. |
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Epsom ApartmentThis development proposal optimizes a compact site located adjacent to a busy arterial road and within close proximity to local schools. The apartment block is designed to be robust and low-maintenance, featuring smaller units well-suited to students and young families. A strong focus on urban design ensures a high-quality, high-density living environment. A key feature is a shared rooftop terrace garden, providing a leisure space accessible to all residents and fostering a sense of community within the development.
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Albany Kainga Ora ApartmentThis project concept focuses on delivering affordable housing solutions in line with Kāinga Ora’s guidelines for homes and communities. The vacant site is situated within a new mixed-use development in Albany, conveniently located near local amenities. The proposed building comprises apartment units, a carpark, offices, and retail spaces. All residential units are thoughtfully designed to meet Kāinga Ora standards, featuring open-plan living areas that maximise functionality and comfort. Generous communal outdoor spaces, separated from public areas, further enhance the residents’ experience while supporting a well-considered urban design outcome.
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Remuera MotelThe proposed owner accommodation is an extension to an existing suburban motel complex, providing a welcoming space for visitors and staff at the reception. The building’s contemporary design, featuring flat roofs and cantilevered balconies, complements the existing motel units while creating a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. Thoughtful landscaping further enhances the leisure-focused character of the space, seamlessly integrating the new extension with its surroundings.
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Papakura ApartmentThe key design challenge for this apartment block was to maximize floor area while ensuring ample outlook and daylight penetration. The proposal includes retail spaces at ground level with 22 residential units above. To enhance outdoor living beyond private balconies, the design incorporates a first-floor podium and a rooftop terrace garden for shared recreational use. A carefully considered street frontage enhances the building’s presence and appeal from the main road in the town centre, contributing positively to the local urban environment.
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Pokeno MotelThis motel proposal is situated on a main road near the motorway off-ramp, close to the town centre. Part of the site lies on a floodplain adjacent to a stream, requiring careful planning in collaboration with engineers to ensure the development is feasible and resilient. The surrounding countryside inspired an eco-conscious design approach, incorporating increased use of timber and thoughtful landscaping to create sustainable, welcoming buildings that respond harmoniously to their natural setting.
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Papatoetoe ApartmentThis small local apartment project features elevated balconies and internal garages, with private outdoor spaces providing a buffer between the main living areas and the front courtyard. The building is constructed with block walls, acoustic and fire-rated intertenancy walls, and robust floor systems. Landscaping has been thoughtfully designed for low maintenance, creating functional, welcoming outdoor areas for residents.
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Otara ApartmentA conceptual design for a small 4 storey apartment block at the rear section of a property by land subdivision. The intention for this project is to create small, affordable housing units. Balconies are provided to each unit except for ground floor, where there are private gardens as outdoor spaces. The study model was taken into account of having a set of exposed stairs for egress to keep the construction cost down.
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Eden Terrace HostelThis is an initial case study we took in working out the potential for future development on this long narrow site at city fringe. The proposal was for a 5 storey high mixed use short term accommodation building with retail and offices on ground floor, plus 3 levels of basement car parks. The site sits on a potential route for underground city rail link network hence further engineering assessments are required in future.
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Avondale ApartmentAn initial site feasibility study on creating affordable housing for Housing NZ. The site is well positioned with public transport available i.e. there is a cycle lane to a new railway station nearby. Liaison with Auckland Transport has taken place around the planning of the cycle lane that is to be accessed directly outside the property. The apartment would focus on creating common outdoor and indoor spaces that connect the proposed three building blocks for greater flexibility.
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An experienced team.As an NZIA (New Zealand Institute of Architects) practice, we understand our role as architects and are committed to delivering the highest standard of service. At ARCHITECTURO, we operate on a simple philosophy — clients first.
We believe every project should be delivered on time and within budget, while most importantly providing thoughtful, well-resolved solutions that truly meet our clients’ needs. |