6
Maison 135
Type
Multi Residential
Location
Undisclosed
Status
Consented
2025

Nestled at the very end of a quiet private lane and embraced by mature trees and dappled light, this new multi-unit development is conceived as a discreet extension of the surrounding foliage—a quiet, refined enclave rather than a statement. The design responds to its leafy context by marrying organic form with precision, creating a collection of homes that breathe with their environment.

Approaching via the private road, the building reveals itself gradually. The gentle rhythm of curved timber-lined façades offers softness and visual depth, while the verticality of glazing punctuates the composition and invites light deep into the interiors. The material palette is intentionally restrained: natural timber, warm framing, and muted metal detailing work together to complement—not compete with—the foliage beyond.

Each dwelling is conceived as its own sanctuary. Large windows and double-height elements frame views of canopy and sky, while sliding doors extend living spaces outward to yoga terraces, clipped gardens, or shaded courtyards. Internally, spatial planning is generous, thoughtfully layered, and designed to flow intuitively from one zone to the next. Daylight dominates — spaces feel naturally lit, uplifting, and intimately connected to the green beyond.

Sustainability is embedded throughout: passive solar orientation, cross-ventilation strategies, and material selections prioritised for longevity. The landscaping is soft and native, allowing the architecture to sit lightly on the site and permit the existing trees and understory to remain as protagonists.

In sum, this project is both a new chapter and a quiet homage — not a replica, but a respectful echo of what was. It draws nature in, works in harmony with its surroundings, and lets residents live simply, beautifully, and sustainably at this private leafy endpoint.

Site Area (ha)
Site Area (m2)
2137
Density (per ha)
37.4
Gross Floor Area (m2)
Average unit size (m2)
168
Site coverage (%)
26.8
Number of Units
Number of Houses
8
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BLOCK TYPE
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02
03
04
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09
BLOCK TYPE I
10
BLOCK TYPE J
11
BLOCK TYPE K
12
BLOCK TYPE L
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Client
Undisclosed
Project Team
Jasper Keats
Natalia Bruna
Zak Kljakovic
Collaborators
Stantec
House of Orange Design
Cuttriss
Wrigley Roberts
Services
Masterplanning + Urban Design
Resource Consent
Conceptual Development
Architectural Interiors
Consenting and Documentation
Construction Monitoring