We specialise in people-focused outcomes across a range of project types and scales; from public realm assessments to strategic planning to the design of public and commercial spaces.
01. Assessment.
Planning for people is essential for well-being and forms the focus of our assessment work. We work with architects, urban designers, councils, developers, and more to identify the patterns and behaviours of people as they go about their daily lives to help inform meaningful change in their cities, towns and neighbourhoods.
Tāmaki Makaurau Public Life Study
Public Life | George St | Ōtepoti Dunedin
Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington Public Life Study
Public Realm Study | Ōtautahi Christchurch
Anzac Park Public Realm Assessment
Public Life | Whakatū Nelson City Centre
02. Strategy.
While a project vision provides a target to aim for, a strategy is a map that helps you get from where you are to where you want to be. Our approach to preparing a good strategy places people at the forefront of the process. Whether that be a 30-year spatial plan, new design standards, or community-led programmes, people are the starting point for all of our work.
The Story of Bridge Street Linear Park | Whakatū
Streetscape Design Guides | Whakatū Nelson City Centre
Innovating Streets for People | Havelock Street | Marlborough
Te Ara ō Whakatū Spatial Plan | Nelson City Centre
Draft Urban Greening Strategy | Whakatū Nelson
Small Townships Programme | Marlborough
03. Design.
Our design process connects people with the environments that surround them. Every site has unique cultural, social, economic & environmental values. Connecting people with these values is central to establishing a place where people want to live, work or visit.
Omaka Landing Development | Marlborough
Ōpaoa Waharoa | Marlborough
Foreshore Revitaliation | Waitohi Picton