30 | Apartments to promote student connection T T Karen Phelps Other Places - Hanover Place Development REGIONAL Heating, Ventilation and Airconditioning Specialists Authorised Dealer 03 488 4088 | daviesheatncool.co.nz info@daviesheatncool.co.nz Commercial and Residential Design Build Specialists Pleased to support Other Places Ltd ST THE BE CONNECTION ELECTRICAL • data • TELECOMMUNICATIONS • security Phone (03) 477-2795 | www.oec.co.nz OEC (2017) Ltd - Trading As: Otago Electrical & Communications Pleased to be associated with Other Places Ltd Anew student accommodation development in the heart of Dunedin is aiming to offer an alternative to the traditional student flat, combining private apartments with hotel-style services and deliberately designed spaces for community. Hanover Place, at 4 Hanover Street, is currently under construction and is being developed by Other Places as a build-to-rent project that it will retain rather than sell. The 16-apartment building is due to welcome its first residents in February 2027 and will be managed by Cutlers Real Estate. Other Places director, Dylan Cazemier, says Hanover Place has been designed as a more upmarket option for students who want both independence and connection. “Rather than simply providing students with somewhere to sleep, we have created a model that sits somewhere between traditional student flatting and hotel-style accommodation. We are expecting Hanover Place to be very popular,” says Dylan. Each apartment is around 30sqm and is fully furnished with its own kitchen and bath- “Rather than simply providing students with somewhere to sleep, we have created a model that sits somewhere between traditional student flatting and hotel-style accommodation.” room. Students can choose how much of the day-to-day administration they want to handle themselves, with the option to arrange their own electricity and internet or have services such as Wi-Fi, electricity, utilities, weekly cleaning and fresh linen included. Rather than simply providing corridors leading to individual rooms, Hanover Place also has a ground-floor student hub incorporating a kitchenette, lounge, study area, washing facilities and storage to mitigate the isolation and loneliness that can sometimes occur for students. “It was intentional design where, to get to your room, you need to walk through the shared space. “It’s where daily routines and casual encounters come together, fostering friendships, shared meals and side-by-side study sessions,” Dylan says. The building’s location is another part of the proposition. It is two blocks from the University of Otago and a short walk from George Street’s cafés, bars and shops. “Situated right in the heart of Dunedin’s walkable centre, everything needed for dayto-day student life sits within easy reach,” says Dylan. “Whether it’s a quick coffee before class, walking to lectures or catching up with friends nearby, living in Hanover Place keeps students closely connected to the university and the city’s social rhythm.” Built by Stewart Construction, Hanover Place has been designed by Melbourne-based Breathe Architects, in collaboration with TDC, with an emphasis on durability, energy efficiency and long-term performance. The building uses concrete blockwork, light timber construction, corrugated steel cladding and double-glazed, thermally broken aluminium windows. Apartments have a sunny north-west aspect, high ceilings and large windows, with passive heating, insulation, natural ventilation and efficient electric appliances incorporated into the design. Sustainability is also part of the long-term approach, with durable materials selected to reduce premature replacement, low-VOC paints and 100% electric induction cooking. The mixed-use development will also include up to 100sqm of ground-floor commercial space on the corner of Hanover and Filleul streets. The space can be leased as one tenancy or divided into approximately 40, 30 and 30sqm premises, offering options for boutique retail, creative businesses, galleries, medical and wellness practitioners or consulting offices. The commercial tenancies will have street-facing exposure, full-height glazing and covered arcade frontage along Filleul St with occupation available from early 2027. Dylan says the commercial component will complement the development’s focus on creating a connected community. The mixed-use development will also include up to 100sqm of ground-floor commercial space on the corner of Hanover and Filleul streets.
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