Cohaus - Auckland, New Zealand

These are contained within a renovated villa, a two-storey terrace building known as the Courtyard block, and a three-storey apartment building dubbed the Surrey block, all positioned around the three boundaries of the 2,406m2 Grey Lynn site.

In the construction of the terraced and apartment buildings, the designers were careful to choose products and materials that encapsulated the sustainability ethos of the project.

This included using Abodo Vulcan Cladding on the Courtyard block and Abodo Vulcan Decking for the elevated decks on the Surrey block.

The decking product is also used for the external staircase for the Surrey block and for the villa decking, with Vulcan timber screening around the carpark and utility areas.

Protector - Straw and Protector End Sealer finish the timber, allowing its natural tones and textures to shine through.

Cohaus became fully occupied at the beginning of 2022 and, according to residents who have penned various articles and letters about their experiences, it is a huge success, providing a rare taste of village life near the centre of our biggest city.

“We selected Abodo products because they are New Zealand-grown and sustainable,” says Thom Gill. “By transforming the humble radiata pine into a high quality building material, they are directly addressing environmental responsibility in construction. Abodo also has a depth of technical knowledge and back-up that is unrivalled in timber cladding companies in New Zealand.”