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Kilmore Street
Kilmore Street
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Other Projects by South Architects Limited
Kilmore Street
Christchurch, New Zealand
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2015
This five unit residential development in central Christchurch has been designed specifically for the rental market, replacing pre-earthquake stock. With a combination of two and three bedroom units, it meets the rental needs of many tenancy types. Each unit contains living space on the first floor with a connection to a small balcony which overlooks a tree lined laneway.
Offset gable forms, which vary along the buildings edge, sit complimentary alongside the heritage properties in the streetscape. Low maintenance claddings were utilised to suit the rental typology, including sheet cladding contrasting against the predominantly used vertical aluminium weatherboard. The flat panel cladding breaks the gable forms, and accentuates the balcony forms.
Along the driveway façade a mix of claddings guide the eye towards each entrance to individualise each unit. These indicators are then linked to the subtle change in driveway texture. Vertical screening elements provide privacy, to both indoor and external environments.
Given the orientation of the site, the introduction of the first floor living spaces ensures each unit receives an abundance of natural light. This also means the outlook of the user extends beyond the boundary and into the canopy of the neighbouring trees. Sightlines are no-longer restricted by fences. Security is increased, with all living spaces overlooking the laneway, providing a level of surveillance.
Horizontal steel batten screens have been installed, providing privacy to external and internal spaces. A considered benefit to these screens was the change in light and shade along the façade, continuously changing as the sun moves across the sky.
A Bright red was introduced to wall panels adjoining entries; highlighting each entry. This colour was then spread across the building and utilised in both window panels and screens, bringing some harmony across the development.
Given the rental market which these units were aimed, economy was the key and there was a need to manage the floor area wisely, thus keeping circulation areas to a minimum. This is further tested by the increased foundation costs which were evident in the city, and compounded further by the acoustic demand on the site. This resulted in specialist ventilation systems installed alongside an increased wall and window construction build up.
This response to an inner-city building site gave back more than what was lost, creating a positive environment for tenants.
Architecture: Craig South with Neville Allan
Structural Engineer: EDC
Mechanical Engineer: TM Consultants
Builder: NZ Build
Photographs : Stephen Goodenough
Offset gable forms, which vary along the buildings edge, sit complimentary alongside the heritage properties in the streetscape. Low maintenance claddings were utilised to suit the rental typology, including sheet cladding contrasting against the predominantly used vertical aluminium weatherboard. The flat panel cladding breaks the gable forms, and accentuates the balcony forms.
Along the driveway façade a mix of claddings guide the eye towards each entrance to individualise each unit. These indicators are then linked to the subtle change in driveway texture. Vertical screening elements provide privacy, to both indoor and external environments.
Given the orientation of the site, the introduction of the first floor living spaces ensures each unit receives an abundance of natural light. This also means the outlook of the user extends beyond the boundary and into the canopy of the neighbouring trees. Sightlines are no-longer restricted by fences. Security is increased, with all living spaces overlooking the laneway, providing a level of surveillance.
Horizontal steel batten screens have been installed, providing privacy to external and internal spaces. A considered benefit to these screens was the change in light and shade along the façade, continuously changing as the sun moves across the sky.
A Bright red was introduced to wall panels adjoining entries; highlighting each entry. This colour was then spread across the building and utilised in both window panels and screens, bringing some harmony across the development.
Given the rental market which these units were aimed, economy was the key and there was a need to manage the floor area wisely, thus keeping circulation areas to a minimum. This is further tested by the increased foundation costs which were evident in the city, and compounded further by the acoustic demand on the site. This resulted in specialist ventilation systems installed alongside an increased wall and window construction build up.
This response to an inner-city building site gave back more than what was lost, creating a positive environment for tenants.
Architecture: Craig South with Neville Allan
Structural Engineer: EDC
Mechanical Engineer: TM Consultants
Builder: NZ Build
Photographs : Stephen Goodenough
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