TUA provided urban design advice and a masterplan review for Kāinga Maha, with a focus on typology, tenure mix and community-centric design.
The Challenge
Kāinga Maha was supporting VisionWest and Glen Eden Baptist Church with the redevelopment of their campus in Glen Eden. The development masterplan draft needed to combine the existing activities and structures on site; add medium density housing; and overall provide a more integrated, community-focused campus for all the activities it supports.
The Solution
TUA advised on urban design, integrating the advice with the other consultants involved in the review process (geotechnical, civil and planning). Following a site visit, TUA completed a context and site analysis, then reviewed the proposed design in order to identify all of the opportunities to improve community outcomes, housing mix and urban design elements.
The Journey
Overall, the draft masterplan was a well-resolved urban design concept, that was appropriate for the site; aligning the clients vision, values and activities. A range of recommendations were offered to improve the balance between private domestic spaces, and more ‘public’ spaces within the campus. Doing this would enhance pedestrian safety and existing natural features, and offer appropriate shared amenities for the residents.
Opportunities to engage further with mana whenua were identified, to consider cultural narratives and what meaningful cultural design integration could look like.
