Hillcrest Cohousing will be a considered response to modern urban living - a small, connected community in Auckland designed to meet the certified Passive House standard. Grounded in Passive House principles, it will deliver exceptional comfort, health, and efficiency while fostering something equally important: a sense of belonging.
This carefully reimagined suburban site will bring together 13 thoughtfully designed homes, arranged around a sun-filled shared green. It will be a “pocket neighbourhood” by design - compact, efficient, and intentionally social.
The masterplan will balance privacy with connection. Two distinct residential forms - a refined two-storey apartment building and a row of contemporary townhouses - will be positioned to maximise solar gain and maintain visual links to the shared landscape. A compact, high-performing thermal envelope will underpin every home, reducing energy demand while ensuring consistent indoor comfort year-round.
At the heart of the development will sit a modest, low-scale Common House - a place to gather, share, and connect. Supporting this will be practical, well-integrated spaces including a workshop, bike storage, and EV-ready parking, all designed with a light touch and long-term functionality in mind.
Hillcrest Cohousing will embrace a more thoughtful way of living. A mix of one- to three-bedroom homes will provide flexibility for a diverse community, while shared resources will reduce individual footprint without compromising quality.
This will be medium-density living, redefined - high-performance homes, designed for people, connection, and the future.
