Roberts Day
papamoa north island, new zealand
Roberts Day came on board this project after two planning applications were previously declined.
In the Planning and Design Forum process, we focused on building a relationship with the local Maori community, being culturally sensitive and site-responsive to the dramatic hydrological conditions.
The local Maori community wholly supported our master plan that was structured around the alignment of avenues towards culturally significant mountain peaks.
Currently under construction, Excelsa Village is the first stage of Papamoa and an opportunity to refine the master plan intent through rigorous market testing. Already, the stage one development has delivered: pedestrian-scaled street lights, urbane civil engineering standards, and affordable housing product that is true to the local coastal vernacular.