Aged Care Apartments, Auckland
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Overview
Retirement in New Zealand has changed significantly in the past century and, as healthcare continues to improve, the ageing population in New Zealand are living more fulfilling lifestyles. In light of this, our client sought to develop an Auckland retirement village catering to this older demographic.
The client’s core vision is to encourage residents to live as they choose, engaging in the community and enjoying longer, fuller lives. The foundational concept of this project is that old age should not be defined by disease and physical limitations. Instead, retirement should be a celebration of vitality.
Comprising 95 apartments, this impressive residential project is well underway, with completion scheduled for 2026.
We were assigned the ambitious brief to create a village that would potentially become the gold standard for retirement living.
Project guidelines
Given the expansive scope of this undertaking, the availability of land proved to be restricted. Consequently, Expedite encountered several site-specific challenges pertaining to site contamination and floodplains. Predisposed to flooding, the land demanded meticulous attention to guarantee the safeguarding of the development.
These site-related complications also posed a challenge to securing a feasible business case. As a result, the scoping process was more intricate than anticipated, requiring a nuanced and strategic approach to navigate the site’s complexities.
Deliverables
In response to the critical need for speed to market in the rapidly evolving retirement living market, our client sought a solution for swift and efficient project delivery. Employing a lean methodology and single-source delivery, we reduced the total program time, completing the project in 25 months, saving 15-20 weeks.
Our approach to project management emphasises cost and time savings, with Expedite assuming the risk from the point of construction, and providing a single point of accountability across various project elements. Utilising specialist expertise in the retirement village sector, a flexible apartment design, and a 65-day feasibility sprint, we ensured quick clarity for the client.
Furthermore, we optimised the project's footprint on the land by drawing on insights from our expert partners, significantly reducing the risk posed by flood plains and site contamination, and ensuring longevity and energy efficiency.
Our disruptive approach, consistent with our core values, provided tangible advantages, including direct lines of communication, accountability for delivery and quality control, responsible handling of safety issues, and responsiveness and flexibility regarding client directives.
Expedite's unique methods ensure guaranteed project delivery, responsible financial management and security, as well as real-time cost management and value allocation.