Designed by Architectus, the waterfront homes follow on from the stage one restoration and refurbishment of seven heritage Royal New Zealand Air Force buildings, including the Sunderland Hangar, into a mix of offices, eateries and retail space.

“The benefit of a master planned precinct like this is that all facets have been considered to build a forward-focused, sustainable seaside community,” says Willis Bond Managing Director Development, David McGuinness. “We’ve already seen increased ferry sailings direct from Catalina Bay to the city and great progress on the landscaping works in the precinct.”

The project, which is targeting a 7 to 8 Homestar rating, combines a row of terraced houses with apartments above – a mix of typologies that Architectus and Willis Bond have used before at Wynyard Central. The street-level terraces bring an active edge to the wharf while the apartments above provide scale and views of the harbour and landscape.

Residents at Catalina Bay Apartments will benefit from an on-site concierge, theatrette and water sports storage, as well as direct access to the ferry terminal, coastal boardwalk and local amenity including The Hangar — shared office, Catalina Bay Farmers Market, award-winning eateries and a boutique Pilates studio.

The $150m freehold waterfront development is the largest of its kind to commence construction this year.* The 82 apartments and terraced homes are due for completion early-mid 2024.

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^{*Source, CBRE Apartment Monitor Report February 2022 – owner occupier, purpose built (excl. social housing).}