Daily Bread Point Chevalier
Daily Bread Heritage Renovation - Winner ADNZ Resene Commercial Design Award 2020
The transformation of Point Chevalier’s iconic former bank into a working commercial kitchen and dining destination is a study in balance — preserving heritage while embracing modern function.
Originally designed in the 1930s by architect Daniel B. Patterson for the Auckland Savings Bank, the neo-classical building closed its doors to the public in 2016. Its rebirth required a complete structural upgrade and facility overhaul to meet the rigorous demands of a commercial kitchen and to become one of Auckland’s bakeries du jour.
The design process demanded both sensitivity and precision. Original features were carefully retained while integrating modern building codes and functional requirements. Custom steel joinery now opens to a light-filled outdoor dining area, Italian marble benches bring refinement to the interior, and restored timber panelling pays homage to the building’s neo-classical character. The result is a harmonious blend of heritage architecture and wabi-sabi modernism.
Project scope: internal reconfiguration, external addition concept design, resource consent management, developed design, council building consent approval management, on-site monitoring.
Photography by Tori Hayley
Build and Bespoke Steel Joinery by Buxeda
Winner of ADNZ Commercial Industrial Design Award 2020
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Macfie Architecture is an award-winning practice established in 2006, specialising in both characterful heritage renovations and contemporary design.Our team provides a full spectrum of architectural services, delivering unique, tailored results for projects of any scale. We’re renowned for our thoughtful villa and bungalow renovations, as well as bespoke new-builds.
"Whether you’re working with a modest budget or a grand vision, our team is here to collaborate with you and bring your project to life." - Michael Macfie
From modest bathroom makeovers to grand multi-residential projects, we believe that inspiring architecture should be within everyone’s reach, no matter the scale or budget.
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