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The position of the original was elevated but had little connection to the back yard and needed to be opened up to the light, sun and potential views, making the most of this elevation.
The bungalow has been rejigged to allow for separate bedrooms for the children and a master bedroom with ensuite and walk in wardrobe, plus a dedicated laundry and guest bathroom.
In contrast to the solidity of the existing bungalow they wanted something light, open and airy, both in terms of style and functionality. A multi-purpose single room was conceived providing kitchen, living, dining and covered outdoor space, with access to the parking area and both the side and back lawns.
This public space is broad and spacious with glass sliding doors, a dedicated deck and glass balustrades. The kitchen and dining open directly to the outdoor room and the living room steps down a couple of steps creating a sense of separateness if required. There is also a study nook incorporated into this space and a butler’s pantry.
The timber screen encloses the outdoor room and shields the house from the road creating a beautiful glowing box at night and providing privacy and shelter from the prevailing wind.
The materials chosen are robust, easy care and low maintenance.
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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:
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