Kōtuku

Kōtuku is a distinctive new apartment complex in the heart of Avondale, designed with a modern, thoughtful approach by Vaughan Davies of Architectural Room. Featuring 48 one- and two-bedroom apartments with over a dozen unique layouts, Kōtuku is designed to accommodate a wide range of residents and lifestyles. Developed by Newhaven Property, Red Door was brought in to reposition the project after previous attempts had struggled in the competitive 2021 market.

For Kōtuku, we developed a robust content strategy aimed at first-home buyers and investors. A dynamic, interactive website serves as the central hub for the development, seamlessly integrating with custom social media and digital marketing platforms. These channels are designed to engage users effectively, and through close monitoring of user behavior, we are able to direct vendor spending to the most effective platforms. Additionally, we leveraged key real estate listing sites, including TradeMe, OneRoof, Stuff, and Realestate.co.nz, to maximize the project’s exposure across industry mediums.

With design as the cornerstone of the relaunch, Red Door’s Vanessa Waldron collaborated closely with the original architect to elevate the complex’s aesthetic, introducing a timeless and contemporary look to both interiors and exteriors. In addition to enhancing the design, Red Door crafted a complete brand story that celebrated the development’s connection to the Avondale community and its surrounding environment, consulting with local iwi and community leaders to ensure authenticity.

The Team

Producer – Marcel Van Drongelen
Creative Director – Jacob Slack
Web Development – Paul Foley
Photography – Jamie Cobel

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