Construkt Architects were engaged by Universal Homes to provide architectural and design report services for 33 homes at Superlot BA28 in Hobsonville Point, Auckland. The development combines two- and three-storey terraced houses with standalone homes.
Along Hobsonville Point Road, Lots 1–18 form two blocks of nine terraced homes. The architecture uses paired dwellings and repeating gabled roofs to create a clear rhythm along the street, while variations in form and detailing help avoid a repetitive terrace frontage. Red brick, painted in situ concrete, balconies, vertical balustrades and expressed structural frames give the buildings depth and reinforce the individual identity of each home within the wider composition.
The layout was developed to balance northern sunlight, privacy and a strong relationship with the street. Front courtyards are raised above the footpath and screened by planting, creating a transition between public and private space while maintaining passive surveillance. Rear courtyards connect directly to living areas and provide more private outdoor space.
The homes were also designed to provide flexibility over time. Selected two-bedroom dwellings include provision for future expansion into the roof space, allowing the homes to adapt as household needs change.
The project received a Highly Commended award for Multi-Unit Housing and a Resene Colour in Design award at the 2019 ADNZ Auckland regional awards.