Rewriting the terrace
Positioned on elevated ground in Te Atatū South, Moana Residences brings together two standalone homes and six terraces overlooking the Waitematā Harbour. Rather than treating density as a constraint, KB & Co approached the project as an opportunity to create homes that feel generous, connected and distinctly individual.
Every home is oriented north to maximise natural light, with living spaces opening to private gardens and harbour views beyond. The repeated building forms establish a calm architectural rhythm across the development while thoughtful spacing and material articulation give each residence its own identity.
A significant infrastructure easement beneath the site presented a complex design challenge. Through integrated structural and landscape design, the team elevated outdoor living areas above the services below, ensuring every home retained functional, usable outdoor space.
The result is a development that demonstrates how thoughtful design can make higher-density living feel anything but compromised.
