Gable Revival

Thoughtfully Reimagined.

"This project involved the stripping back of an over-renovated villa to provide a clarity of design, function and connection.

By rationalising/reviving the existing gable roof form and drawing it over an extended building footprint like a tent, we were able to open up volumes within the home and pull natural light deep into the living areas.

A key element in the clients’ brief was to be able to properly connect with the main outdoor living area to the east and to maximise this amenity while maintaining privacy on an inner-city site. Thoughtfully integrated textures, skylights and materials and a variance in cross-sectional volumes provide a series of changing spatial conditions as you transition through the house.

A key element in this home’s material palette is the warm, textured flooring in a large format that accentuates the wide hallways and spacious volumes inherent in character villas.

The flooring also complements the natural stone and dark cabinetry veneer which, when combined with pops of greenery, provides a varied and dynamic backdrop to this family home.

Generous proportions and areas of intimate respite make it a home that can accommodate large gatherings or two people equally comfortably."

- Ben Lloyd

Location: Auckland

Professionals Involved: Lloyd Hartley

Photographer: David Straight Photography