Karahu House by Julian Guthrie Architecture

Karahu House

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This holiday house places the main living spaces on the upper level at the seaward end of the site giving the best views of the bay and full privacy from the coastal walkway. At ground level, sliding timber shutters provide the flexibility to open or screen the house and inner courtyard. The plan wraps around a central space comprising a lawn and pool courtyard area that receives the northern sun and is sheltered from both the prevailing winds and the sight of passersby. All rooms in the house open off a central double height verandah space, which is ambiguous between being interior or exterior. The home uses natural timbers, stone and rendered walls to provide warmth and texture appropriate to the coastal setting. The informal configuration of the space, and the seamless connection of interior to exterior creates a casual holiday atmosphere that allows the family and their guests to relax and enjoy the beach living. Photography by: Patrick Reynolds.

This holiday house places the main living spaces on the upper level at the seaward end of the site giving the best views of the bay and full privacy from the coastal walkway. Read more

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“We have been clients of Julian Guthrie for approximately 20 years, within which period of time he has designed both renovations and new homes for us. The briefs have all been very different (including a new home, new beach house, and major renovation). Without exception, the results have all exceeded our expectations. Throughout the foregoing projects, Julian has also played an integral role in the management of planning requirements, and in the case of our home in Herne Bay, that process involved the complexity of obtaining consents to incorporate a character villa with additions that complemented the original home. His advice through that process, in addition to the design undertaken by him, was invaluable. In terms of that design work, we have no reservation in recommending Julian. He is an excellent communicator, and very skilled at translating a brief from a husband and wife (who do no always agree) into an outcome with which we have both been very happy. Our homes are personal to us, but undoubtedly a testament to Julian’s skills. Julian was also retained by my law firm to re-design and refit our offices. The offices are located in a challenging heritage building in the central business district. He had to take on board a number of individuals’ and personalities’ requirements in the brief. The end product, achieved in a very short duration, on budget, is outstanding. His relationship with the contractors on site was very good, all issues being resolved between them, with little input from us as clients in that process. That was of enormous value to us as busy professionals. We therefore have no hesitation in recommending Julian Guthrie and his team.”

Stephen Langton