Construkt Architects developed a masterplan for the former Church College of New Zealand campus in Temple View, Hamilton. The plan provides for new housing, a local centre and public open space. It was prepared for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in collaboration with Bloxam Burnett & Olliver and Mansergh Graham Landscape Architects.

Heritage buildings and challenging topography shaped the layout. Views to landmark buildings help people navigate the neighbourhood, while a connected street network supports walking. Architectural styles and colour palettes draw on Temple View’s distinctive 1950s modernist character, helping new development relate to its surroundings.

Two Comprehensive Development Plans provided for staged development. Construkt prepared the supporting urban design reports for resource consent, attended the hearing and developed design guidelines for both the residential areas and local centre.

The Temple View Project received the New Zealand Planning Institute’s 2020 Best Practice Award for Integrated Planning and Investigations.