Tomlinson & Carruthers as project managers implemented a process to achieve the best outcome for the client. After the site was first topographical surveyed using GPS, civil and traffic engineers assessed and designed the most efficient routes for access and services.

As the site was zoned rural, our firm was best suited to steer the proposed subdivision through the resource consents process. The site now forms a key part of the Future Development Area in the Wairarapa Combined District Plan.

Key elements in the design include the landscaping along the State Highway frontage, the traffic design of the entrance, the urban design of the road reserve and the orientation of lots to maximise sunlight and view towards the mountains. The first stage contains 9 lots but eventually it is intended to grow reflecting the demand for the Wairarapa peri-urban lifestyle.

A scheme plan created for the purpose of marketing the first stage of properties.

A photograph of the intersection in the centre of the completed first stage. Note the urban design. The client delayed marketing each stage until grown in to achieve the best marketing outcome.

The location of the site on the northern urban fringe of Carterton with expansive views of the Tararuas and close to many attractions was a desirable location for a lifestyle community targeted at the young and teenage family market.

The design philosophy Tomlinson & Carruthers applied for the site was a blend of lifestyles starting with larger urban lots in the urban zone, then peri-urban (2000-4000m) lots in the body of the site with rural residential lifestyle lots on the perimeter of the site gaining access to a rural road. The provision of a park and reserve linking with the rural road provided desirable walking and recreational routes.

The overall layout also minimized the amount of materials used for services such as roading, sewerage, electricity and phone.

A panoramic view of the site with a backdrop of the Tararua Ranges.

A Scheme Plan of the first two stages.

Tomlinson & Carruthers worked closely with the client to achieve a unique place. The use of cul-de-sacs to generate open space, view shafts and sunlight achieved privacy and community simultaneously.

A scheme of the development. Note the unique design of one of the cul-de-sacs.

A photograph of the entrance corridor to the site. Note the urban design of the walkways and road surfaces.

The client wanted a subdivision that provided an amenity consistent with the colonial pioneer architecture predominant in the Featherston area while providing modern building methods and conveniences. Due to the nature of the site, being a contaminated site, it was clear that a master plan approach was required to ensure a value added result.

Tomlinson & Carruthers worked closely with the client and the design team at Houseworx to achieve a unique place. The use of the road corridor and cul-de-sac to generate open space, view shafts and sunlight achieved privacy and community simultaneously. The client proposes building the two houses fronting Fox Street first to set an amenity for the subdivision while construction continues behind.

A scheme plan of the subdivision showing surfaces within the roading corridor.

A master plan of the site showing the development areas within each lot. Incorporated into the design is vehicle manoeuvring areas and building areas to maximise open spaces and sunlight to each lot.

A 3d rendering of the street scape for the subdivision with emphasis on the shade and architectural qualities. The urban design for the road corridor is not shown in great detail.

A 3d rendering of one of the proposed dwellings to be fronting Fox Street.

A 180 degree panoramic photograph of the site at present showing the engineering workshop to be cleared. The soil around the front of the site is contaminated so remedial work is incorporated into the works schedule. Two dwellings will be constructed on the front of the site to set the amenity for the development and obscure construction in the body of the site beyond.