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Auckland has never been so vibrant and forward-looking as it is today. A truly cosmopolitan city is being created by a collective ambition to make Auckland’s urban streetscapes as beautiful and diverse as its world class natural environment. Hypatia, Ockham Residential’s latest building, embodies Auckland’s transformational spirit. The striking architecture of its unique façade confidently looks to the future while proudly acknowledging the strong Maori connection to its environment. Situated in the heart of Auckland’s University and medical precincts and on the doorstep of Auckland Domain, Hypatia is ideally located to maximise the possibilities of modern urban living. It is also zoned for our best Grammar Schools and the adjacent Grafton Station will have electric passenger trains connecting you to the CBD, Newmarket, and Britomart. With two levels of underground parking and six varied levels of apartment living, Hypatia will transform your life. How do you want to live? ENJOY our city. ENJOY your life. CONTENTS 6 Hypatia design inspiration 7 Hypatia Artist 8 Location 10 Enjoy our city 12 Construction and Fit-out 14 Hypatia-Exquisite Interior 16 Interior Fit-out 18 Floor plans 24 Body CoRporate schedule 26 creative interest free finance package 28 Ockham Mission Statement 29 Ockham Philosophy 30 Previous Ockham Projects DISCLAIMER; While we have taken every care to ensure the accuracy of the information found in this document, Ockham Residential Ltd can take no responsibility for any errors or omissions. Purchasers are advised to complete their own due diligence on the subject property. 6 hypatia DESIGN INSPIRATION Hypatia was a Greek Neo-Platonist philosopher, and one of the first notable female mathematicians of ancient history (born c. AD 350 – 370). She was head of the Platonist school in Alexandria teaching mathematics, philosophy, and astronomy. Tragically Hypatia was brutally murdered by a mob in 415 AD as a result of political tensions in the city. Our building is named Hypatia in her honour. This seemed appropriate given the strong ties Grafton has to the University of Auckland. The idea of looking towards and extending to the sky influenced Hypatia’s design with the strong vertical precast elements located on the Khyber Pass street frontage. The shape of the building forms two wings, with an internal courtyard, opening out to the sky on the fourth level. The spandrels create clean horizontal lines around the building which is softened on the corner with a gentle curve. Historically, the site was home to many Māori tribes. Ockham has worked closely with Maori Art designer Reuben Kirkwood, the Kaiwhakairo (head carver) for Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki, to make Hypatia one of the most artistic buildings of recent history. A modern re-working of traditional Māori design elements has been incorporated into the façade to reference the past while looking confidently towards a new future. 7 HYPATIA Artist Māori culture and its connectedness with nature, astronomy, spirituality and geneology (creation) are expressed Whakarare (Distortion) - Alternating haehae which intercept geometrically to achieve a pattern. within traditional carving designs. These designs serve to bring mana to a site, to honour ancestry and to Represents positive seismic activity, the formation of land features- volcanoes, rivers etc. A symbol of creation. communicate the identity of one tribe or hapu to another. Individual iwi and carvers may be identified by the way in which their carved arts are composed, although essentially Our customary carver and designer for Hypatia, Reuben Kirkwood was born in Auckland in 1976. A keen passion all Māori carvings are a combination derived from the same set of basic cuts: for New Zealand history and early Māori arts developed into Reuben’s first carving experiences 15 years ago. While predominantly self taught, Reuben has been trained and mentored under the guidance of Tuhoe carver, Haehae - Parallel grooves and ridges. The ridges are referred to as Raumoa. The most common base form of Chaz Doherty, with additional early support from Flametree Gallery. Reuben works chiefly in the medium of carving embellishment. V chisel. carving native timbers and whale bone, but has completed numerous cultural commissions in the medium of steel sculpture, public landscape design, multiple bridge designs, motorway design elements support, and precast Niho Taniwha (Dragons tooth) - Consists of rows of evenly spaced chevrons, most commonly set concrete elements for buildings and infrastructure. between rows of haehae. The principal motif that represents the realm of mythology. Flat chisel. Unaunahi (Fishscale) - An elliptical cut that represents water dwelling creatures (fish, taniwha). Curved chisel. The following designs are created using a combination of the above: Manaia - Symbolises a mythical being with the profiled head of a bird. Manaia are considered as kaitiaki of the living and as messengers between the Gods and mortals. One of the most versatile designs in Māori carving, Manaia can be used in combinations to form a range of figures. Rauponga - A combination of haehae and niho taniwha composed at a diagonal angle to suggest the growth of tree fern, Ponga. Used to represent growth in general, genealogical growth. Often used to adorn Waka Huia. Reuben Kirkwood: Hypatia concrete casting artist 8 SKY TOWER/SKYCITY CASINO MEDICAL SCHOOL AUCKLAND HOSPITAL AUCKLAND DOMAIN GRAFTON TRAIN STATION UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND NEWMARKET CAMPUS AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL MT EDEN TEED STREET PRECINCT WESTFIELD 277 NUFFIELD STREET 9 The Hypatia Building is situated on the corner of Khyber Pass Road and Huntly Avenue. It’s a handy location on the edge of the central city and a short walk to Auckland’s oldest park, the beautiful Auckland Domain. FERRY BUILDING Nearby suburbs include Grafton, Newmarket, Parnell, Eden Terrace, Viaduct Basin and Britomart. Inner city living is made easy, with quick access to the CBD, public transport and Waitemata Harbour close by. PARNELL AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY You’ll find Newmarket at the end of Khyber Pass Road. A great place to meet friends or do errands, it’s full of fantastic shopping, cafes and tea shops, giving you a suburban vibe and utility within the inner city. For food on the go or late night dining, there are over 100 cafes and restaurants to choose from. AUCKLAND MUSEUM Just up the road you’ll find Auckland’s oldest suburb, Parnell. A creative quarter, it’s home to art galleries, boutique shops, designer stores, renovated Victorian villas and gourmet food. The gateway to the Auckland Domain, Parnell is upmarket and stylish, worth stopping by. LOCATION Walk through the expansive, green spaces of the Auckland Domain, past the War Memorial Museum and the tree-lined university district and in no time, you’re in the central city. CBD darling Britomart is alive during the day and pumping at night. This newly developed area juxtaposes historical buildings and modern structures. Take your pick of urban cafes, popular restaurants and at night, hit the dance-floor for DJs or live music. Plus, transport is easy with the Britomart transport hub in the heart of the precinct. School Zones Along the waterfront, Viaduct Basin is lively at any hour. Home to Auckland Grammar School sparkling harbour waters, super-yachts and over 30 bars and restaurants. Auckland Girls Grammar School People-watch, dine in style, stroll the marina or head to the Wynyard Epsom Girls Grammar Quarter for even more options. It’s an easy place to lose a few hours. REMUERA Newmarket School Auckland Normal Intermediate Source: nzschools.tki.org.nz Being zoned does not guarantee entry into these schools 10 enjoy our city. to do’s from Hypatia: Grafton • Breathe in the green. Auckland Domain is a tree-lined, picnic-worthy, natural feast of large open spaces, bush walks, gardens and duck ponds. • Join locals for ridiculously good coffee and mouth-watering food at Belmont Coffee House. • Rich with the stories of New Zealand, the Auckland Museum is an exciting mash up of culture, history and art. • Nip up to Eight Restaurant at The Langham where you can enjoy tantalising flavours from around the world in one spectacular dining experience. Newmarket • Read the morning paper with a coffee, smoothie or freshly-squeezed juice at Teed St Larder. • York St Mechanics is a café with generous, seasonal meals. Be sure to try their Vietnamese coffee with sweetened condensed milk. • Treat yourself to hair, beauty and spa treatments at one of many stylish salons. • For a few quiet brews in the afternoon, late night fun or a private party, The Nuffield Street Trading Co prides itself on the perfect pour and platters to share. • Head to Rialto Cinema for more international and arthouse films than you can shake a stick at. Parnell • So many galleries, not enough time! Stroll and browse some of the best. • Busy day? Take a break and stop to smell the roses at the Parnell Rose Gardens. • Lose all sense of time and place at Ewelme Cottage, a charming heritage residence with antique books and every day items. • Summer brings tennis superstars to the ASB Tennis centre so join the fun with champagne and strawberries. • Packed most nights of the week, the sophisticated Non Solo Pizza boasts a beautiful evergreen courtyard with fairy lighting. • Try your luck at The Windsor Castle’s quiz night. A casual spot for a drink and good meal with friends; the gastropub also hosts live acoustic music and jazz and an open mic night. • Share a delicious platter at La Cigale Bistro & Café on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights. • Book Japanese, Vietnamese or Thai cooking classes at award-wining Sachie’s Kitchen. • The stunning Holy Trinity Cathedral hosts both traditional choir performances and popular New Zealand music. 11 enjoy our city. Britomart Viaduct Basin • Farmers’ markets are the flavour du jour for locals with fresh produce every weekend.