The Masonic Villages Trust is a charitable, values-drivenorganisation - placing service and care for residents above purely commercialconsiderations.

Community connection was assured with the site bordering a park on one side, a school on the other, and with the local shopping centre across the road. Connection with the community was further enhanced by locating the Community Hub building at the Village entry, complete with a clocktower confirming its role as a local landmark and wayfinding point for the area.

The amenity building has three main functions: entertainment, gathering and service. The floor plan is split into three key areas: a large open plan entertainment area with high cathedral ceilings and expansive glazing; a cozy lounge and library space opening to a north facing conservatory; and a central spine containing the administration spaces, semi-commercial kitchen, and bathrooms. The steel frame was incorporated for earthquake strength. Key areas were clad with clear plywood and the cross-bracing exposed to highlight the building’s structural support.

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The villas have been designed to provide warm and comfortable accommodation, oriented for sun optimisation, while balancing occupant privacy with community engagement. The retirement village serves as an anchor within the community, fostering intergenerational connections, providing essential services, and promoting a sense of belonging and support for residents and neighbors alike.

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Collaborators:

Honour Creative – Interior Design and Styling

Bonny Beattie – Photography

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