







This project in two stages over five years transformed a non-descript weatherboard house that stood squat and unremarkable on its section into an elongated building that has real presence on its site.
The footprint of the two-level home was retained but its hip roof removed to allow a more contemporary expression of structure. Two extensions sandwich an existing portion of the home: a living pod positioned at right angles, and a separate master en suite which stretches out over the carport in a perceived cantilever and further lengthens the form.
An existing glazed entry tower and its of-the-era open tread staircase now act as a junction where internally a pivoting door accentuates the transition to the new living zone.
Timber joinery (including large glass sliders) ties the fabric of old and new together, but a deliberate counterbalance is explored in other parts of the material palette. Vertical black cladding on the living cube contrasts with white horizontal boards on the (eastern) elevation, reserved as the more-private sleeping quarters.
A viewing deck to the (xxxx) and a separate x-facing outdoor room and pool lead off two sides of the new living block to provide seamless social spaces where the couple love to entertain. The home, once reminiscent of a student flat, now enjoys a resort-like feel with an aspect overlooking the trees of the adjacent reserve.
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Emma-Jane Hetherington
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We're an architecture and design studio creating warm spaces for human connection. We believe architecture thrives on play and exploration, where clever solutions and clear dialogue create a dynamic interplay between all the elements of a project, bringing them all into balance.
Our directors, Tim Dorrington and Sam Atcheson, have spent over twenty years developing a design philosophy that's playful, balanced and inclusive. Clever solutions to interesting challenges are one of the hallmarks of our work, as is an eternally-youthful enthusiasm for creating truly transformative design. We like to think of it as delivering just enough surprise to truly delight our clients.
We're proud of the impact our team has made on the built environment of Aotearoa, with multiple NZIA Awards to our name and a roster of happy clients. We specialise in residential projects, but have also had success with retail and commercial environments.
Our approach is highly collaborative. While we often draw on the rich lineage of mid-century modernism, we're not design dictators. Every project is a response to site, budget and our clients dreams and objectives. It's an honest and open process, which reflects in the materiality of our buildings and the experience of the spaces we create.
Our design philosophy:
playful, human, balanced, clever, inclusive, transformative.
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