Maitahi Quarter Townhouses

Maitahi Quarter Townhouses

Maitahi Quarter Townhouses

Positioned on the banks of the Maitai River in central Nelson, this multi unit development is designed to maximise the potential of the site, as well as introduce a much needed typology to a (currently) underpopulated town centre.

Embracing the riverside location, the architectural silhouette draws on the vernacular of the boat shed; a sheltering space that floats above the water, transitioning its occupants from the land to the sea. Floor levels are carefully considered to be elevated above the river’s predicted flood level.

The design balances the public nature of the central city location with both openness to the river view, and privacy for the owners of each townhouse.

The four 148m2 townhouses are arranged as two semi-detached forms, split to follow the boundary of the site and reduce the visual bulk of the development.

Maitahi Quarter Townhouses

Oriented to face north for sun, the generous first-floor terraces frame the river view, and provide privacy for the first floor living area from the adjacent public riverside path.

While the external form and palette of the four townhouses is consistent, a series of two- and three-bedroom interior layouts were developed to optimise the marketability of the development.

Buyers were offered further customisation and interior design options, allowing each home to be tailored to their individual preferences.

Maitahi Quarter Townhouses
Maitahi Quarter Townhouses
Maitahi Quarter Townhouses
Maitahi Quarter Townhouses

Client: Private

Location: Nelson

Status: Completed 2022

Awards: NZIA Nelson/Marlborough Architecture Awards, Winner, Housing – Multi Unit, 2023

Rosa Graham

Architectural Designer

Christchurch

Diana Shchukin

Associate Interior Designer

Nelson