Hillsborough Residence
By Creative Arch
This split-level courtyard house is the innovative response to a site constrained on all sides.
To protect privacy from neighbours, embrace natural light and frame views of the Manukau Harbour, this whāre steps down the site and wraps around a central courtyard.
Low maintenance materials shape comfortable yet striking spaces, and clever design solutions draw natural light in throughout this unique family home.The brief was for a contemporary home with low maintenance materials; a cosy haven for the family that maintained solidity and privacy, yet celebrated transparency and natural light.
Brick and NuWall cladding enclose the home in solid forms, maintaining privacy and keeping its interior a mystery. Entering the home at the centre of the layout, an internal courtyard is revealed, and the plan opens towards views of the harbour.
Entering the home, laser cut plywood panels inspired by New Zealand artist Lonnie Hutchinson reach up to the ceiling. Designed by our clients as a whānau, during lockdown, the symbols are a contemporary reflection of their Samoan and Māori cultural heritage. Representing openness and hospitality, the taonga symbols are the whānau’s welcome into the embrace of their whāre.
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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.
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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.
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