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310 square metre gross floor area 

Zone: Mixed Housing Suburban 

A vacant lot in new subdivision, well positioned on the corner of a quiet cul de sac sitting toward the top of the hill affording an attractive outlook over the houses and coast beyond. 

The brief centred around family and use of house between various family members 

The resulting design is a 2 story split level home positioned to maximise coastal views with adjoining decks at mid and upper level. One of these decks nestles between an L shaped building form to provide a private sunny outdoor living area. A central stairwell cuts through the centre of the plan allowing additional light to filter into the basement level. The master suite perches at the upper most level. Also features a 2 way gas fire and Flushmount garage door. 

Professionals used in
KumuKumu

About the
Professional

Greg Turner 

BArch Registered Architect  

Greg graduated from Auckland Architecture school in 1991. Since then he has been involved in a wide range of projects including large scale mixed use (retail/civic and residential) commercial, industrial, education, civic, residential both new build and alterations/ additions. He has practiced as an architect in New Zealand for 15 years and in the UK for 5 years and has developed a unique freehand approach to quickly present ideas and resolve design issues. Greg has also provided concept and illustration work to other architects and designers over the years. 

Rhondda Turner 

BArch Registered Architect 

Rhondda graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from Auckland University in 1994. She has over 20 years architectural experience in both design and project management, with the last 2 years as a registered architect. Rhondda became a full-time partner of GNR Studio in 2012. She is currently working on a number of multi-lot residential development projects responsible for concept and developed design.  Prior to registration she was involved in design and building consent documentation for both new build and residential alterations projects across Auckland.  

During 2007/ 2008 Rhondda worked part time checking plans for Auckland Council and so has a detailed understanding of the New Zealand Building Code and regulatory environment. 

Rhondda’s experience extends into Project Management on government led projects in London and Auckland. Project Manager for the South-East London Shared Service Partnership involved in setting up and coordinating project teams for the creation of Childcare and Children Centres, an initiative rolled out through the National Health Service.  In New Zealand Rhondda worked as a Project Manager on a number of projects for the Ministry of Social Development including office fit-outs for Child, Youth and Family Centres.