By a.k.a Architecture
A single bay double storey villa in Mt Victoria. Clients looking to remove a lean-to addition, then add it back on again - albeit with a difference. The brief included a bit of a re-plan. Re-instate the original hall- way, provide a micro-bathroom, a relocated kitchen and open out to the rear. A new addition to replace the old addition, with more light and more height. The kitchen becomes a wall of storage and secret compartments encased in Ash veneer. The tiny bathroom proudly displays beautiful tiles to the shower backdrop. The family bathroom gets a makeover in matching tones. The timber floor is blonded to lighten the mood and additional space is carved out below the house for storage and games. A charred colour to the Abodo weatherboards wraps the addition in a distinct newness.
Completed 2017
aka Architecture is an award-winning practice specialising in residential and boutique commercial work. aka was founded in 2007 by Anne Kelly, with Karl Wipatene joining the team in 2019. The practice is committed to providing a personal approach, guiding the clients through the various stages to ensure a successful project. We are committed to producing designs that are client and site specific.
aka Architecture has a particular interest in buildings that employ a strong sense of materiality, simple but clever composition of form, and a controlled use of light to redefine spaces.
a.k.a Architecture Ltd is a Wellington based practice.