Rising above the Waitakere Ranges and with sweeping views of the Manukau Harbour, The Rise in Titirangi has made a welcome impression to this unique village community 13km west of the Auckland CBD.

The Rise was completed and handed over to tenants for full occupancy in June 2021 with a focus on local, niche and quality operators that would mesh with the local community. Retail tenants include a wholefoods refillery, an artisan bakery and a seven kiosk eatery arranged to provide a genuine street food experience in a shared space. The commercial space is occupied by a yoga studio, physiotherapist, an IT company and insurance broker.

The façade of The Rise is wall ceramic porcelain stoneware rainscreen tile, contrasting with metal high ridge profile cladding which emphasise the horizontal features and reflect the rhythm and properties of its heritage neighbour, Lopdell House. 

“We spent time getting to understand the community before we started design and planning,” says Adrian Hughes of Broadway Property. “One thing that came through very clearly was that attention to detail was important: we needed to focus on natural materials, energy efficiency, and sensitive design.”

The design was created in consultation with Auckland Council’s Urban Design Panel and Te Kawerau a Maki. Broadway Property Group appreciates and respects the cultural and spiritual values of the mana whenua with Kaitiakitanga (guardianship) responsibilities for the area. In particular is the view of all entities (i.e., water, land, air, physical objects, people etc.) as having a mauri (life force) that assists with function and purpose.