Ashton Mitchell is delighted to share that the Onehunga Mall Club (OMC) Apartments has been honoured with a 2024 Property Council New Zealand Excellence Award in the Multi-unit Residential category. This award celebrates the outstanding design and innovation that has gone into this project.
Located on the historic site of the former Onehunga Workingmen’s Club, the OMC Apartments pay tribute to the area’s heritage while setting a new standard for future developments. The eight-story building comprises 102 one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, designed to integrate seamlessly with the existing urban fabric of Onehunga.
“The OMC Apartments pay tribute to the area’s heritage while setting a new standard for future developments.“
Partnering with Lamont & Co/Precinct Properties Residential Limited, Ashton Mitchell has ensured that the OMC Apartments are more than just a residential development. They are a thoughtfully designed addition to the neighbourhood, characterized by careful material selections and design elements that reflect the local context. The two-storey brick facade at street level mirrors the traditional shop frontages, maintaining the area’s historical charm.
“The two-storey brick facade at street level mirrors the traditional shop frontages, maintaining the area’s historical charm.“
The design strategically sets the residential tower back from the street, providing visual separation and creating spacious outdoor terraces for the second-floor apartments. This setback not only enhances the building’s aesthetic appeal but also ensures a pleasant living environment with ample sunlight and outlook. The tower’s visual bulk is further mitigated through articulation, which breaks down its mass and complements the surrounding architecture.
“The design strategically sets the residential tower back from the street, providing visual separation and creating spacious outdoor terraces for the second-floor apartments.“
The OMC Apartments exemplify the principles of the Auckland Unitary Plan, demonstrating how contemporary design can respect and enhance historical settings. This award is a testament to the collaborative effort and vision of Lamont & Co/Precinct Properties Residential Limited, and the wider consultant team, highlighting our shared commitment to creating high-quality, contextually sensitive developments.
