28 | Making a statement Herriot Melhuish O’Neill Architects - The Poplars REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT With a choice of well-designed residences, The Poplars accommodates a range of lifestyle needs. Apartments and townhouses feature open plan high-spec kitchen and living spaces, along with quality fixtures and fittings. The considered architecture offers standout style, optimised for light and views. “We’ve sought to create a strong cohesive character for the whole development, but each building is unique and each unit inside is unique.” Most units have a sunny northern orientation with outdoor living having unimpeded views to the river. The apartments are two-sided, with living space to the north and an external face to the south providing natural cross ventilation. The building along Madras Street, oriented east-west, captures afternoon sun with balconies and living spaces looking out over the Margaret Mahy Playground and park beyond. “Where possible, especially on the three- storey townhouses, we’ve gone for first floor living,” says HMOA Director Duval O’Neill. “First floor living offers a distinct advantage in the central city, combining superior landscaped views with enhanced privacy.” Since release, The Poplars’ three-storey townhouses have been snapped up. Construction of the development is proceeding apace on site and sales are strong, ahead of expected completion by May 2027. This is HMOA’s second One Central development for Fletcher Living, following Carriage Quarter on Cashel Steet. One Central is driving urban regeneration that’s redefining inner city living 15 years after the Christchurch earthquake. “It is gratifying for us to have had this major opportunity to contribute to the revitalisation of the central city,” says Duval. “These Fletcher Living developments are only going to add to the lively environment we’re now seeing across the inner city. It feels like we’ve really turned a corner. “Christchurch is a real hive of activity now and these developments help set a precedent for further growth in the city.” T T from page 26 At The Poplars, more than one million clay bricks are being laid to create the warm, textured look that’s a defining feature of the new neighbourhood. Decorative concrete, driveways & landscaping Excavations & siteworks Concrete pumping & placing Residential / commercial concrete projects 03 359 4962 quotes@bcpltd.co.nz www.bcpltd.co.nz BCP BARTLETT CONCRETE CEMENTING OUR PLACE IN CANTERBURY Proudly supporting Herriot Melhuish O’Neill Architects - Christchurch 147 Blenheim Road, Christchurch
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