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TYPOLOGIES FO


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6 VILLA YAN/ DESMONDLAM /ZARA HUNG

GENERAL INFORMATION1


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HALSWELL

Area:41.8km2

Population:14,680

SITE LOCATION

Halswell is a town located south west of ChristchurchCity.With a history datingback to the1790s, it has

becomea very appealing residential town with itsown uniqueindustry and identity.The town is growingrapidly with subdivisions and has an expected

population growth from 14,680up to 40,826by theyear 2030.

0 1 2 4km

CHRISTCHURCH CBD

TO AIRPORT

HALSWELL

10.2Km

10min

30min (not suitable)

26min

15.5Km

23min

1hr10min


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Halswell has uniquecharacteristics and identity.Local small shops represent thekey elements ofthetown,providing a senseofplace and identity for the

area.Thesuburban zones are generously surroundedby green fields and theresult is largeopen spacesmaintained for residents and visitors to enjoy.

TOWN CHARACTERISTICS


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Main Roads

The busiest roads are Halswell Rdand Halswell Junction Rd.

Built Infrastructure

Largebusy road slicingacross residential areas

Green Spaces

Parks and reserves arescattered acrossresidential zones.Thearea is surrounded

by rural land

Main roadsServiceroads

Main roadsParks and ReservesRural land

Halswell Rd leads into the CBDwhile the Halswell Junction Rd goesto Honby, another major suburb in

Christchurch

Main commercial areaMain roadsServiceroads

Built Infrastructure

BUILT FABRIC


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TOWNCENTREJUNCTION

Halswells town centre is a mixture of small shops,cultural and historical monuments and generous green

fields. However, with an impending large populationgrowth,these shops and plain green fields will not beasufficient form of amenity.Furthermore, does not providea pleasant environment for settlement.

1.RESIDENTIAL ZONE

Directly opposite the town centreis a low density residental zone.Much likeits neighbouringzones,it is low rise, and the built form

hasnt adapted to thechanges ofthetown centre.

4.SPORTS CLUBS

Halswells greatest attribute is

the generous amount of parksand reserves available. This hasallowed thetown to develop intoan activity and sports oriented

community.

2.ABANDONED HOUSE

An old abandoned houseand itsplot surroundings still exists in thetown centre.This has a negativeimpact on the towns image and

serves no purpose.

5.CHURCHES ANDCEMETARY

The churches and cemetary are

someof thetowns most historicalbuildings and monuments. Theyarealso religiously significant.

6.AQUATICCENTRE

The only swimming facility inHalswell is only open during thesummer (Nov.- Feb.). It providesa heated pool with 8lanes and a

toddlers pool.

Halswell RoadTOWN CENTRE

600m

3.LOCALSHOPS

A supermarket and a series ofother smaller local shops existas the towns amenity centre.

Car parks also consume a largeportion ofthetown centre.

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TRANSPORT2


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BUS ROUTES

CHRISTCHURCH CBD

BUS INTER-CHANGE

UPPER RICCARTON

NEW BRIGHTON

QUEENSPARK

HORNBY

HALSWELL

Halswell has 3 frequent bus routes; route 7 goes to Queens Park, route60 to New Brighton and routeM to Upper Riccarton.Both route7 and 60passes through the CBD. However there is no bus lanes as a result of latebuses. Going to other parts of the Christchurch will need to inter-change

bus at theCBDbus station.


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CYCLISTS FREQUENCY+ROAD SPEED

The speed limit in Halswell is on average 60km/h because of itsrural location. This speed is quite high for such a dense populatedresidential area wherethere is a number ofretired peopleand chil-dren. Additionally there is a lack of pedestrians which makes road

crossingvery dangerous.


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CURRENT HOUSING TYPOLOGIES

Singleunit detached houses arecurrently thebiggestform oflong-term accommodation for Halswell

residents.Research shows they arepredominantly3bedroom homes with 2car garages.However,theapartments also have3bedrooms, highlightingthelack of1-2 bedroom accommodation for smaller family

types.

ST JOHNOF GOD

APARTMENTS (TEMPORARY)

1bedroom

1bathroom

CRAYTHORNESPUBLICHOUSE (TEMPORARY)

1bedroom1bathroom

no garage0 1 2km

TEREPO

APARTMENTS

3bedrooms2bathrooms

2car garage

ANTHONYWILDINGRETIREMENT VILLAGE

2bedrooms

2bathrooms2car garage

SINGLEUNIT DETACHED

HOUSE

3bedrooms

2bathrooms2car garage


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GROWTH +INTERNAL MIGRATION

Halswell is a sought after placeto live in.Its close proximityto both the Port Hills and inner city, has an attractive

semi-rural outlook and a village atmosphere.This hasmade Halswell a very attractive town for young familiesand workingindividuals to settle whilemaintaining easy

access to thecity centre.

The Christchurch City Council (CCC) has opened alarge amount of green field sites for development in the

Halswell region. The land is considerably more stableand is also closeproximity to thecity centre(8km).

Halswell will almost tripleits population over the next 30years. From todays 5,000 households, the suburb will

increaseto nearly 14,000homes by the year 2041.The extent and timing of household growth is

dependent on the greenfield developments.Comparison with Christchurch-wide householdchange shows how extraordinary the populationincreasewill bein Halswell.

27,000

25,000

23,000

21,000

19,000

17,000

15,000

13,000

11,000

9,000

7,000

1996 2001 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031

RESIDENT POPULATION GROWTHFUTURE CCC PLANS CHRISTCHURCH HOUSEHOLDS (10-yearly)

Christchurch households

Halswell households

Change2006-2016

Change2016-2026

Change2026-2036

10yearlypercentagechange(projected)

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

HOUSING TYPOLOGY SUMMARY


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HOUSING TYPOLOGY SUMMARY

DEMOGRAPHICS

DEMAND

NOW 2030

TYPES OF PEOPLE

HOUSING TYPOLOGIES

HOUSEHOLD TENURE

RESIDENTIAL YEARS

6000households14,680residents

Hous e hol ds Re sid en ts

14,000households

40,826residents

8 7 %of h ous ing typol ogie s are 3bedroom homes.The results in a

lack of choice and suitability for

individuals and smaller families.

Short residential years shows

that Halswell is a steppingstonefor residents, and not a

long-term home.

A new housing typology needs to be

introduced in order to adapt to the

changing demographics of the Halswellcommunity. This typology should

comprise of 1-2 bedroom housing, with

an aim to fulfill the needs ofindividuals

and smaller families as they arecurrentlyneglected.

Houses74%

Apartments

4%

Townhouses

9%

Temporary homes6%

Retirement homes7%

50,000

40,000

30,000

20,000

10,000

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Most households are owned,

but a large amount ofindividuals and couples rent.

5.4% 7.2%

37.7% 48.2%

FAMILY TYPE HOUSEHOLDCOMPOSITION

There will be more

couples without children

in thefuture

A quarter of theindividuals in

Halswell arelivingin a

3bedroom house

Other14.1%

25.2%

60.4%

19%

42.7%

38.8%

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> 1yr

15-29y

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1-4yrs

5-9yrs

10-14yrs

>30yrs?


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SITE CONCEPT4

SOLUTION


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SOLUTION

DESIGN EVOLUTION


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DESIGN EVOLUTION

1. Site / Existing Buildings 2. Super-imposingSuper-imposing neighbouring houses onto the site. Exist-

ing plots as new typeof housing typology by alternation to

floor plans

4.Rotation 900

Rotatingsuper-imposed houses90degrees to facetheHalswell Domain

5.Combined Form

By mirroringand rotating from steps 3+4, a grid formappeared. Apartments will be places on top of thesupermarket to maximizesite usage

3.Mirrored Street frontStreet front houses on Nicholls Rd aremirrored to

theexisting houses on theopposite side

6.Elevated House

Raisinghouses to increaseprivacy andmaintain ground level activities


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1Bdr, Kitchen

2BdrAccess Points/CommunalFacilities

1Bdr

3-4Bdr, Kitchen

PlantingArea

2Bdr, Kitchen

3-4Bdr

Grass

Green Area

Bus Route

Parking

Main Vehical Route

Bus Stop

ExistingBuildings

13.Distributing pointDistributingradius from circulation point.

Each access will go to 3-4houses

14.Adding LevelsAdding on levels to create density. Adjust buildings

to increase privacy. Pitch roofs as a characteristics ofsurroundingbuildings

15.Sky WalkwaySky walkway that will connect residents to the central communal

gardens

16.Sun Light

Openings to providelight sourceto ground floor

17.Types ofUnits

All rooms are located randomlythoughout the site depending onexistingplot area and location

18.Main circulationAll buses can pass through thesite means less car parks are

needed.

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN

0 10 20 30 m

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ExistingBuildingsPlantingspace

GrassMain RoadConcretePavingGarages/Access Points

Bus StopSkatePark

EXAMPLE FLOOR PLAN


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EXAMPLE FLOOR PLAN

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1.Communal Space2.1 Bedroom without kitchen

3.Stairs to upper apartment4.4 bedroom without kitchen

New floor plans are created in the boundaryof existing house plots. The houses may havemore than 1 homes with different floor plans

dependingon theform and size.

The diagram on the right shows a possible

layout of floor plans for communal and sharedspaces,apartments, and outdoor environment.

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SECTIONS


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SECTIONS

Section A - A

Section B - B


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DESIGN REPORT


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Introduction

The design challenge is located in Halswell, south west of the Christchurch City Centre.It is setto becomeone of the busiest suburbs in Christchurch by 2030with more than 40,826 people,

14,000 homes, and one of the fastest growing area in the city.At present, it has a populationof 14,680 and 6,000 homes. Thelocal lifestylehas a strongsense of community with emphasison community events. There are also an abundance of recreational and sports opportunitiesin Halswell. Geographically,it is surrounded by generous green fields on theeast and west that

contributes to Halswells rural and suburban character. Halswell is in theliving 1 zone low den-sity development wherethere is a largeamount of open space with a sitecoverage of 35-40%dependingon building height.Theprevious earthquakes did not significantly affected Halswell.

Current Halswell Town Centre

From our research and site visits, we have identified anumber of problematic issues that can be resolved bythoughtful architectural design. The current Halswell towncentre consists of a supermarket and a limited number

of retail stores with no public gathering spaces, while thebusy Halswell Road cuts across residential homes andthe town centrewith no pedestrian path ways. This is dan-

gerous and discourages pedestrians from gathering inthe town centre.People mainly shop at nearby shopping

malls such as theHornby Mall, Barrington Mall or theTower Junction Mega Centre.The Halswelltown centreneeds to be developed for local shopper convenienceand needs to provideattrac-

tivegathering spaces for thecommunity.

Transport and Cyclists

There are 3 frequent bus routes in Halswell; route 7 to Queens Park, route 60 to New Brightonand route M (Metro) to Upper Riccarton. Both route 7 and 60 passes through the CBD. All buses

overlaps at theHalswell centre.

Cycling also appeared to be quite popular in Halswell due to flat geographic. However public

transport and cyclists are not prioritized as there are no bus lanes. Resident complained aboutlate buses and insecurity when cycling.Going to other parts of the Christchurch will need to inter-changebus at theCBDbus station.

A majority ofpeople take drive cars as a result ofi nconvenient public transport system for travel-lingto longdistances.

HousingTypologies and Demographics

Based on our research, there is also a mismatch between Halswell demographics and the cur-

rently available housing typologies. Theresearch showed that there is 74% of 3 bedroom houseswith only 4% apartments and 9%town houses,while42% of thepopulation are couples withoutchildren and 19%are singles. Obviously a large number people areforced to livein 3 bedroomhouses due to lack of choice. Additionally, 60% of people only stay in Haswell for 1-4 years,

which indicates that Haslwell could bea stepping stone for somenew arrivals to Christchurch. Anew housingtypology is also needed to accommodatethesepeople.By combining the aboveissues, rather than expandingoutwards, a more creating vibrant town

centre will capturemore consumers and enhance Halswells local commerce.My goal is to intro-duce a new housing typology at the town centre that will accommodate couples without childrenand single people, while providing meaningful and enjoyable social spaces that will increaseHalswell residents quality oflife.

SiteDescription

The chosen site is located at the Halswell Centre at the corner of Halswell Road and NichollsRoad. Opposite the Centre on Halswell Road is the Haswell Domain, which is Haswells sportsground.Thetotal sitearea is 12,940m2 .

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