Grey Lynn House II, Auckland

The Grey Lynn House II renovation required a sensitive response to a complex set of restraints; from heritage zoning, considered sustainability, sloping terrain, and an extended family owner-occupier dynamic. The expressive use of timber was seen as the obvious choice, to provide warmth of building fabric, a sense of place, a sustainable material choice, and material of natural integrity.
Working with the scale of the existing dwelling, and natural lay of the land, the linear plan steps down the site allowing for an unfolding of spaces with direct connection to the outdoors. From the front entrance through to the heart of the house, and into the garden, the plan draws you through the various levels, and frames the views and spaces.
An ‘integrated design process’ enabled sustainable features to be engaged, from the use of natural materials, good solar orientation, and high thermal performance, to low energy use appliances and fittings, onsite water management, PV power generation, and sustainably designed landscaping.









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McCOY + HEINE ARCHITECTS is an experienced, energetic and award winning design focused architectural practice, developed through the amalgamation of two architecture and design firms. McCOY + HEINE ARCHITECTS draw on local, indigenous and international experience in the areas of commercial, residential, education and community work.
McCOY + HEINE ARCHITECTS have a strong relationship with southern architecture through Natasha + Tim's lineage connection to NZIA Gold Medal Award winning architect Ted McCoy, McCoy & Wixon.
McCOY + HEINE ARCHITECTS provide a complete design, documentation, project & contract coordination service for any project whether it be residential, interiors, commercial, or community focused. The practice and its Directors strive to deliver exceptionally executed architecture that exceeds client's expectations.
As a NZIA Practice member McCOY + HEINE ARCHITECTS are able to draw on the wealth of experience and technical resources that are available through this professional association.
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