breathe urban village
categories
future housing
competition
future housing competition in christchurch
competition placing
highly commended
breathe urban village
competition based in christchurch
Hallion Design used the business network established over years of working in the
Auckland market to draw together a team for the ‘Breathe Urban Village’, future housing
competition, in Christchurch.
Bringing in Infratil Social Infrastructure as a developer, Holmes Consulting for structural
and civil design, WSP Lincoln Scott for services and environmental design and the
world-renowned Will Alsop as design leader produced a startlingly original concept.
Using the idea of the Kiwi dream of owning a house and section (as opposed to an
apartment), the design created a giant lattice of land ‘shelves’ that can be purchased by
individuals who then have the ability to choose one of seven housing types, finished in
a variety of materials to suit their requirements. Modules can be added to or changed as life circumstances change within your own little corner of paradise.
Commercial, social, cultural and civic amenities occupy the main ground floor facade
and courtyard such as a cafe, childcare, and convenience store sits alongside facilities like a
micro-brewery, fishery and smokehouse to name a few.
The project incorporates numerous sustainable features from rainwater collection and
recycling, to district heating and a car club. The project was shortlisted and awarded a
‘highly commended.
collaborators
client
will alsop,
all design
infratil social
infrastructure