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The initial brief from the owners of this modest, yet well maintained, bungalow in Onehunga was to provide them with a master suite, an open plan kitchen, family area and a connected outdoor entertainment area. They were up for a modern addition to sit juxtaposed with the traditional bungalow.

DX3’s design solution made use of the central hallway of the bungalow as a central axis to transition down to an open plan living area and create a double height volume to give a generous sense of space and contain a new stairway to the first floor master suite.

Our clients loved this contemporary architectural solution and engaged us to design the key interior elements to complement the overall design. They were wrapped with the result

Kraftworx Architecture
Auckland

Professionals used in
Mariri Road

About the
Professional

KRAFTWORX ARCHITECTURE WAS ESTABLISHED BY DIRECTORS CAMERON SHIELDS AND EVAN CRIGHTON AND MERGED WITH CAMERON’S DX3 PRACTICE.

Cameron and Evan each have more than 30 years of experience across all sectors of architectural and interior design. With their small team of architects they enjoy crafting bespoke design solutions for their clients with the aim to always exceed their expectations.

Cameron has a broad range of experience having worked abroad for 14 years in the UK, Australia and Malaysia. These experiences working with some renowned designers have helped mould his contemporary design style whilst remaining on a solid technical base. He established DX3 when he returned to NZ in 2007 and built a practice which takes pride in providing high quality design and documentation services.

Evan has spent his career in New Zealand working with respected architects such as Hulena Architects and Smith Architects. In the last 10 years Evan has become an expert in Multi-Unit Residential developments working with some of New Zealand most well known developers.

Kraftworx strives to provide both creative and pragmatic solutions to a design brief whilst keeping an eye on cost. Kraftworx takes on a variety of projects including Multi-Unit Residential, Residential new builds and additions, Retail and Hospitality Fitouts, Workplace and Office Design and Education projects.