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.