Exhibit on Jervois reflects the role materials play in shaping urban landscapes. Recognised in the Auckland Architecture Awards, the multi-residential building uses stone face bricks across precast panels to create a façade that feels solid and textural without overwhelming the surrounding streetscape. Stone was chosen for its durability and longevity, giving the building an exterior that will age handsomely in its harbour setting.
Sitting in a prominent spot on one of Auckland's main streets, Exhibit on Jervois spreads across five levels, with six residences opening to water views at the back. The street elevation is defined by a carved façade that negotiates the tension between privacy and exposure. Vertical concave bays and splayed geometries moderate sightlines while admitting light and shadow.
Crafted from a blend of limestone and travertine, Daly face bricks were chosen to deliver the solidity and depth of full masonry, in a lighter veneer format. The blend introduces texture and tonal variation that reveal themselves in different ways with the day's changing light. The brick’s elongated shape and finely scaled rhythm reference neighbouring weatherboard and brick homes, giving the building a calm, monolithic presence.
"Daly stone bricks allowed us to achieve that sense of weight and depth, while introducing a fine texture and subtle tonal variation across the elevation."
- Hamish Monk, Monk Mackenzie
The choice of format also addressed practical considerations. Using face bricks on precast concrete panels reduced on-site construction complexity and scaffolding on a tight site, while delivering the durability and low-maintenance qualities expected of a coastal multi-residential building.
For Exhibit on Jervois, material choice is central to the building's identity. Rather than acting as a decorative finish, Daly face bricks become part of the building's architectural language. The stone brings longevity and durability, weathering naturally over time.
