Rangahau Take Case studies

Kōtuitui Courtyards and Terraces are two rows of two and three level terraced housing located in the city of Manukau, Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland. They form one development within a very large, masterplanned neighbourhood collectively referred to as Kōtuitui – “to connect”.

A three-bedroom home in South Auckland is a beacon of change for residential building. The 10 Homestar rated dwelling speaks a new low-carbon language about housing in Aotearoa.

The two mid-rise buildings comprise 54 apartments with individually designed layouts that maximise space, sun, light and views.

Designed to stand the test of time, 132 Halsey has been crafted with the utmost care and the highest attention to detail. With sustainability and quality at its core, 132 Halsey showcases the very best of Wynyard Quarter and luxury waterfront living.

Built on his Point Chevalier front lawn, the 45m2, one-bedroom house has been awarded an 8 Homestar rating, joining the Commended Award already on the mantel from the 2020 Auckland Northland ADNZ Resene Architectural Design awards.

High density development in an Auckland central city environment that utilises a wide range of typologies.

Good terraced house development that creates an excellent edge to the street while accommodating the car via rear lane access.

High density terrace housing development in a central city environment that creates an excellent edge to the street while accommodating the car via rear lane access.

An apartment development in the popular inner city suburb of Grey Lynn that demonstrates that high density and high amenity can go hand in hand.

Ponsonby's new Vinegar Lane is the first to be awarded an 8-Homestar Design rating in New Zealand.

Te Wānanga is a generous new public space extending north from Quay Street between the Queens & Princes wharves. Te Wānanga integrates public space with upgraded ferry infrastructure to revitalise the City Centre’s interface with Te Waitematā (Waitematā harbour).

The Commercial Bay development demonstrates the value that meaningful engagement with Mana Whenua and application of the Te Aranga Māori design principles can bring to large scale private sector development

Te Maharatanga o Ngā Wai is now a place of significance; a reflection of the mana that stands in and of that place. This pilot approach showcases the wide range of outcomes that can be achieved through genuine council partnership with mana whenua and communities.

Situated in Ōrākei on Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei ancestral whenua, the development comprises 30 townhouses, with a range of two, three and four bedroom configurations.

This papakainga example is situated on a typical large suburban site. A 4-5 bedroom home is located at the front of the site. The centre of the site is used as a communal outdoor area. To the rear of the outdoor area sits a bedsit and 4 bedroom home.

Suburban papakāinga / multi-generational housing solutions can be developed on suburban sites. Often they will be developed on freehold sites that have been in the family for many years and will focus on additional dwellings semi-connected to an existing whānau home.

This design concept modifies a typical suburban site to create extended Māori intergenerational living, with enough housing for up to 8 family units.

Toia is a multi-purpose community facility located in central Otahuhu. The facility features a library, swimming pools, recreation and training facilities, playgrounds, picnic areas, a café, a Citizen’s Advice Bureau and more.

Te Oro in Glen Innes, comprises of three two-storey pavilions linked by a naturally lit circulation space.  

Ukutoia Kāinga Hou is a housing solution that enables Māori whanau to live and thrive together, as Māori.

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) sets new international benchmarks for universal design. Beyond providing universal building accessibility, the museum delivers its exhibitions in innovative ways, ensuring people of all ages and abilities are able to engage with and experience museum content in a meaningful way.

A TUI approach to reducing traffic volumes and speeds while improving student safety.