27-31 Greenslade Crescent, near Greenslade Reserve and Countdown Northcote, is set to become the latest spot to provide much-needed homes for older people. With a growing population of people over the age of 65, Tāmaki Makaurau needs more affordable rental housing for seniors. Auckland Council has agreed to lease this land to Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities for a five-storey apartment building to replace the current 12 units with 52 new, accessible, one-bedroom homes for older people.
The homes will be warm and dry, purpose-built to meet the needs of older tenants and enhanced by a minimum Homestar 6 build rating. On the ground floor, tenants will enjoy a shared common room, an outdoor patio area, a service room, a secure area for mobility scooters and a main lobby, with access to two lifts servicing the upper floors. The apartments will be wheelchair-accessible and include wet area bathrooms.
Design Engineers Ltd was engaged as the facade Design Engineer for the 27–31 Greenslade Crescent project. Our team was responsible for the shop drawing review and delivery of PS1 package of the building envelope, ensuring high performance in terms of thermal efficiency, weather resistance, and durability. We provided comprehensive support from concept design through to construction documentation, coordinating closely with the architect and contractor to deliver a buildable, compliant, and aesthetically cohesive facade solution.