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Switched On Group is the industry best for service and delivery in the commercial & residential building and maintenance sector.
Switched On Building Solutions developed new homes for six whānau in Lower Hutt, Pōneke in partnership with Kāinga Ora Homes and Communities. This project, featuring two double-unit townhouses and two larger multi-generational homes, marks the first social housing new-builds undertaken by Switched On Building Solutions in the greater Wellington region.
Kā te Rama Switched On Group iwi partners Te Rūnanga O Toa Rangatira formally blessed the new buildings as mana whenua on Thursday, 19 July.
Two of the new homes are designed to accommodate large, multi-generational whānau, with 5-6 bedrooms, including a bedroom and bathroom located downstairs to cater for kaumātua, grandparents, or family members with access needs.
A standout feature of this project is the unique foundation system called Sylomer, sourced from Austria. This innovative solution, developed in collaboration with the project’s engineers and architects, addresses the challenge of nearby railway vibrations, ensuring the homes' longevity and comfort for generations.
The new homes were constructed by Switched On Building Solutions, part of Kā te Rama Switched On Group, with architectural input from Isthmus, engineering expertise from Sawrey Consulting Engineers, and geotechnical insights from Stantec. Local contractors played a crucial role in the project, contributing to roofing, electrical, plumbing, foundations, civil groundworks, hard and soft landscaping, gib installation, painting, plastering, and flooring. Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira-owned Toa ITM and Mitre 10 Lower Hutt supplied most of the building materials. Project oversight was provided by consultants Frequency.
The business has worked to create warm, dry, healthy homes for families in the Wellington region for many years, and new-builds are the next step towards Switched On Building Solutions having a larger impact in the community. The business also undertakes retro-fit projects for Kāinga Ora, fully upgrading existing houses to make them healthier and future-proof.
Switched On Building Solutions is part of Kā te Rama Switched On Group, an Amotai Registered construction and housing group working to enhance people’s environments through maintenance, fit-outs, renovations and new builds from Tairāwhiti through to Waitaha-Canterbury.
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