HAKA HOUSE CHRISTCHURCH

CHRISTCHURCH CENTRAL CITY

LEAD DESIGNER: MARSHA VAN DEN TOP

DESIGN SUPPORT: LAURA HEYNIKE

Together with Haka House, Pocketspace teamed up to re-design the new brand for the 9 new sites throughout New Zealand.

At Haka Hostel Christchurch, we focused on creating a modern hospitality design that enhances guest experiences. Our design features stylish interiors and eclectic spacious common areas that foster a welcoming atmosphere to reflect the existing architecture.

Guest reviews praise the thoughtfully designed shared and private rooms, which prioritise comfort and convenience, while vibrant communal spaces encourage social interaction. By incorporating sustainability and local culture, we aimed to create a unique identity for the hostel. This project exemplifies how innovative design can elevate the hospitality sector and provide memorable experiences for travellers.

A two-story maroon building with white trim, featuring a porch, large windows, a balcony, and a metal roof. The entrance has a sign next to it with a symbol, surrounded by neatly trimmed bushes.
Blurred person walking up stairs with modern pendant light and large window.
Modern reception area with green walls, wooden flooring, and a white desk with pendant lights.
Modern office reception area with a wooden floor, green wall, a desk with a computer, two chairs with colorful cushions, a wall-mounted TV, and a pendant light.
Person sitting on bench in hostel lobby reading a book, with map and 'Haka House Hostels' logo on the wall behind.
Modern dining room with high table and stools, pendant lighting, and large windows with curtains. Person walking by.
Modern cafeteria with wooden tables and chairs, colorful abstract wall art, and lockers in the background.
Modern dining area with wooden tables, chairs, and colorful geometric bird mural on the wall.
Two people playing pool in a room with additional people sitting at tables in the background, colorful wall art, and ambient lighting.
Room with modern wall art featuring birds in flight, orange and blue geometric patterns, tables and chairs, and a green pool table with billiard balls on a wooden floor.
Living room with green sofa, wooden coffee table, black and white checkered floor, wall-mounted TV, bookshelf, curtains, and pendant light.
Modern lounge area with people relaxing and working, featuring a green sofa, wooden furniture, checkered rug, and colorful wall art.
Bunk bed with a wooden ladder and beige curtain, next to an open wooden storage cabinet containing a gray duffel bag.
Modern hostel room with bunk beds and shared bathroom
Room with two sets of wooden bunk beds, cozy bedding, a laptop and cap on one bed, shoes and suitcase underneath, and a small table with a water bottle and books beside the beds.
Person holding a smartphone, plugging a USB cable into a power outlet on a wooden shelf, with a mounted wall light above.
Minimalist bathroom with white sink, mirror, and shower
Compact workspace with clothes rack, laptop, kettle, and mugs on a wooden desk, corkboard with photos, stool nearby, and metal bottle on the side.
Wall mural featuring birds in flight against a geometric background.
Bedroom with large bed, white sheets, and pillows, adjacent to a small bathroom with a sink and oval mirror. Room has blue walls and a window with gray curtains.