BACKGROUND
Good apartment design is one of the biggest challenges currently facing architects in New Zealand as our population undergoes a demographic transformation.
Add to this rising property prices - particularly in Auckland and Christchurch - the scarcity of land for development, and the relatively slow rate of residential construction, and it is inevitable that apartments will become a long-term housing solution.
However, New Zealand is still relatively inexperienced in terms of apartment design and we need to be aware that there are many design requirements to achieving quality results.
SEMINAR OUTCOME
The seminar will highlight the most important challenges for architects in apartment design, and provide insight into the work of New Zealand practices with a proven record in successful apartment design.
PRESENTATIONS
CCANZ architect (EU) Ralf Kessel will use the CCANZ Apartment Design Guide to recommend suitable space dimensions, address parking issues, discuss urban design and explore how to deliver enhanced fire safety, sound proofing and durability in apartment buildings.
At the Wellington seminar ANZIA registered architect Allan Wright will use case studies to demonstrate how real-life design challenges were overcome to create well-functioning and attractive apartment buildings. Similarly, NZIA registered architect Tony Koia will do the same at the Auckland seminar.
PRESENTERS
RALF KESSEL
(reg. EU architect)
Cement & Concrete Association New Zealand (CCANZ)
Author of the CCANZ Apartment Design Guide.
ALLAN WRIGHT (Wellington Seminar)
(reg. ANZIA architect)
Architecture +
Designer of many residential multi-unit buildings including the Piermont / Monument Apartments in Wellington.
TONY KOIA (Auckland Seminar)
(reg. NZIA architect)
Koia Architects
Designer of many outstanding residential multi-unit buildings in Auckland and Queenstown.
WELLINGTON SEMINAR
Wednesday 21st May, 3.00pm - 4.30pm
School of Architecture, LT 1
Victoria University of Wellington (VUW)
139 Vivian Street, WELLINGTON
AUCKLAND SEMINAR
Friday 6th June, 3.00pm - 4.30pm
Conference Centre, LT 423-342
University of Auckland
22 Symonds Street, AUCKLAND
REGISTRATION
Email:
admin@ccanz.org.nz
Phone: 04 499 8820
Cost: Free
NZIA CPD EVENT
15 points
ADNZ CPD EVENT
2 points
The date for a Christchurch seminar is yet to be announced.