This high-quality ‘sequel’ to the original two stages of the Carlaw Park Student Village comprises 203 apartments of four, five or six bedrooms, plus an array of ground-floor amenities, including reception, laundry, common lounges, study and music rooms. As part of the mixed-use response to the site, retail space is also included at ground level.

The mass of the ten-storey building, located on a prominent corner site off Stanley Street, is cleverly broken up through the use of recessed rooflines and facades and a variety of materials and colours, along with extensive glazing at the street level. Within the building, a central courtyard provides a relaxed and sheltered space for students to socialise. By providing a total of 907 new bedrooms, Stage 3 lifts the University of Auckland’s stock by 20 per cent to 5,400 beds at a time when accommodation is at a premium.

Winner of the 2023 Property Council NZ – Multi-unit Residential, Best in Category.