6 on Adams, Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui

In 2019, Creative Space Architecture (CSA) was engaged by the Body Corporate of the former Calais Apartments to undertake essential repairs and revitalizations. The 42-apartment building was in dire need of a comprehensive overhaul. With existing cladding systems breaking down, balconies lacking adequate drainage, and insufficient surface water systems, the building’s appearance was also noticeably outdated, stuck in the 1990s.

A Comprehensive Overhaul

CSA's involvement was primarily focused on enhancing performance and ensuring compliance with the New Zealand Building Code, covering critical aspects such as fire safety (C), external moisture (E2), and durability (B2). However, the design team also recognized the necessity for a fresh and modern impression given the building's prominent location.

The transformation of the original flat-faced façade was a significant highlight. Six Juliette balconies were introduced to bring vibrancy and life to the front. Curved and wavy elements were replaced with standard geometric forms, simplifying and securing external weathertightness junctions.

Internal and External Upgrades

Beyond the front façade, the building underwent a complete overhaul. Internally, all-new integrated active and passive fire systems were installed. Every apartment was fully upgraded, alongside a new reception area, high-spec security systems throughout, and modernized common and utility spaces.

Externally, new cladding systems were installed over a Rigid Air Barrier, and all new double-glazed aluminium joinery and custom-fabricated aluminium caps were among the upgrades implemented.

The Journey to 6 on Adams

Breathing new life into the old Calais Apartments was a significant project for CSA, spanning over five years. The first three years were dedicated to an involved design phase, compliance, and securing resource/building consents. This was followed by a challenging two-year build that came with its own set of twists and turns.

The end result is the newly branded 6 on Adams, a building that fits seamlessly into its beachy surroundings while meeting all critical performance standards. Now open for business, it stands as a quality accommodation option in a prime location, showcasing the best of modern architecture and design.

Beach Road Remediation //
Tauranga

Remediation & Upgrades to Grand Coastal Home //
Pukehina

Remediation to Coastal Home //
Pauanui

Mount Maunganui Upgrade //
Mount Maunganui

Plummers Point Waterfront //
Whakamarama

Beach Home Facelift //
Mount Maunganui

Family Home Security //
Tauranga

Oceanside Towers Remediation //
Mount Maunganui

6 on Adams, Mount Maunganui //
Mount Maunganui

Testimonial

I just want to say to those of you who worked on our home - what a great place it has turned into. Just the feelings of space and style it gives. After a month here we have not found anything that we do not like, or anything that we think should have been different. The spaciousness is wonderful, the suitability to the site is fantastic.

Simply, it is a great piece of design work which has brought only positive comment from all of our once-sceptical neighbours.

“Congratulations on a very good set of working drawings – the best I’ve seen for a long time. Clear, well presented and concise.”

Grant Casey,
Operations Manager
Shawn Williamson Building Ltd

"I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with all aspects of my renovations!

I really like your simple and functional design. I think the best has been made of my 1950's house, and we are all enjoying the open plan living space created.

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Thank you to all of you for your fantastic efforts."

Nena Rovekamp

“We are very pleased that Creative Space managed the process of adding a family room to our home. The addition room is working well and the functionality this brings to our property has certainly been recognised by others as a valued addition and well designed. We are very happy that we engaged Creative Space to help us through the design and build of our additional family room and we feel this expansion of our home has added more value than cost. Thank you.”

Darren and Angela Hill

“Creative Space was responsible for designing and project managing the very significant modifications and extensions to our beach house at Little Bay, a remote part of the northern Coromandel Peninsula. The outcome is excellent: a house with which we are pleased and content to live in, a house that has clever and appropriate design that we enjoy every time we live in it – it has grown on us and we appreciate the careful detail and the attention to critical issues, such as deck space, views, livability, functionality and practical features.

Dr A.B. Cull, Retired CEO
Waikato and Melbourne Hospitals

“We are so, so thrilled with our alterations. We were sure that we could do something with the house when we bought it but what we have ended up with is a home that surpasses anything we had imagined. Everybody who visits us is blown away by the outcome of our alterations. We would both like to thank Creative Space for coming up with a design that was truly "beyond our expectations".

Linda Groenewegen & Steph Predengast

“Congratulations on a very good set of working drawings – the best I’ve seen for a long time. Clear, well presented and concise.”

Grant Casey,
Operations Manager
Shawn Williamson Building Ltd

"I would like to extend a personal thank you on the amazing work you have done for us in getting Papamoa through in a tight timeframe.

Thank you for your diligence and patience. And I look forward to partnering in the new year to see them come to reality."

Jessica Laing
Metlifecare Papamoa

"Some time ago I was introduced to the team at Creative space through a mutual colleague.

When under some work pressure, I decided to give them a try to see if they could help me out. The team did what I needed and were receptive to my constant phone calls and minor adjustments. They prepared a resource consent which was granted in a few days, and now I have a building consent in process through them too.

I am happy, their work is to a high standard. I look forward to working with them again soon. Many thanks."

John-Paul Biggelaar
Arcadia Holdings Ltd
Registered Building Surveyors. - M.N.Z.I.B.S, LBP - Design 3

“As the body corporate representative responsible for liaising with all contractors employed on the remedial work, I found Andre and his staff very professional in their approach to problems and completed tasks required to ensure plans and specifications were completed and approved on time, so there were no undue hold-ups.”

John G Hodgson, Body Corporate Representative
Victoria Court Apartments, Mt Maunganui

“The Creative Space Architectural team are our 1st choice of specialist remedial designers in our region. They have been very receptive to our specialist input over the last 3- 4 years specifically in achieving durable weathering detail solutions.”

Graham Hodgson, Director NZIBS
Preview Building Surveyors Ltd

We are extremely happy with our new house. All that we deliberated on was worth it and Creative Space supported and guided us through it all.

Regan was a pleasure to guide us through this project, ensuring that we were thinking hard about every space in the house, and how we needed it to function. He was professional while also personable and was always available to support us and go over any issues in the project, from initial decision of what we were going to do, to liaising with the builder in the finer details.