Working in one of Auckland’s most heritage-rich suburbs, Ginkgo Architectural Design set out to create four terrace homes for inner-city professionals that would feel genuinely considered and sensitive to their surroundings.

“Ponsonby has a very distinctive architectural character. The surrounding streets are defined by elegant historic villas, strong façade rhythm and carefully proportioned streetscapes. Our intention was to design a contemporary terrace development that respects this context while responding to the increasing demand for well-designed medium-density housing close to the city centre,” says Kiki Wang of Ginkgo Architectural Design.

Secura Flooring was installed across the mid-floors of all four homes, selected for the structural performance demands of a multi-level residential build.

Secura Flooring is a high performance interior structural floor, offering the robust feel of concrete with the speed of timber floor installation. Engineered to address the complete range of performance needs for residential and light commercial floors, it offers indoor comfort, quiet, solid floors and lasting peace of mind.

It delivers a solid, squeak-free feel underfoot, is resistant to fire, rot resistant and resistant to moisture damage, and is compatible with carpet, tile and vinyl finishes.

“We specified Secura Flooring across the mid floors because it does not expand and contract from moisture or thermal movement making it the ideal substrate for wet area tiling or most floor finishes.”

Compared with more conventional flooring substrates, Secura Flooring offers greater rigidity and durability, which is beneficial in multi-level residential developments. It also integrates efficiently with timber framing, allowing the design to maintain efficient structural depths while meeting performance requirements.

For Ginkgo Architectural Design, the decision to specify Hardie fibre cement products across the project aligns with the practice’s broader approach to urban residential architecture.

“We regularly work with James Hardie’s systems because they offer a reliable balance between design flexibility, durability and compliance clarity, which is particularly valuable in urban residential developments.”

Together, this approach delivers a robust, durable and efficient solution suited to the demands of multi-level residential construction.