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Year of completion
2017
Building style
Contemporary

Located near Oneroa Beach, Waiheke Island, this home is positioned on a very steep site, facing north with views towards Hekerua Bay and beyond, with access from the southern located driveway. This new build was designed to fulfil the clients’ specific requirements and to maximise the coastal views using a limited budget.

The brief was to create a stylish contemporary home incorporating the living areas and master bedroom on one level with two other separate bedrooms and bathroom on the lower level that could be used as guest accommodation or family rooms. Multiple flexible outdoor spaces were required.

The materials selected for the design were aluminium joinery, vertical dark stained cedar, contrasting horizontal natural stained cedar, dark timber battening at the entry and as handrails/screens. Internally, a white palette was used to enhance the light filled interior and set off the glowing natural timber floor.

Our approach was to design a house with an emphasis on use of sustainable natural materials, and textures that blend and shift with the light and surrounding vegetation. We worked to ensure that outdoor living could be maximised, without undue exposure to the elements. Two sheltered decks were designed, one between the dining and the master bedroom on the main level and a second one directly below, forming an essential element in this couple’s lifestyle.

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Professionals used in
Hekerua Bay Residence

About the
Professional

Creative Arch is an award-winning, multi-disciplined architectural design practice, founded in 1998 by Architectural Designer / Director Mark McLeay.

The range of work at Creative Arch is as diverse as our clients, encompassing residential homes, alterations and renovations, coastal developments, sub-division developments, to commercial projects.

The team at Creative Arch are an enthusiastic group of talented professional architects and designers, with a depth of experience, from a range of different backgrounds and cultures. Creative Arch is a client-focused firm committed to providing excellence in service, culture, and project outcomes.

Client service is our first priority. Our guiding principle is to always listen and understand our client's needs and requirements. We view each client's architectural project as unique and deserving of an innovative plan and tailored design approach.
Any design project is a complicated creative undertaking with a multitude of tasks and issues to be resolved.

We believe in collaboration. Experience teaches us that the most successful architectural design projects are the ones when the client is committed to excellence and teamwork. We work alongside clients through the complete process from initial briefing to developing the design, through to the consenting process, and to construction and final completion.