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Year of completion
2022
Building style
Contemporary

Heritage villa design meets contemporary modern living in this project. It’s a home that honours the streetscape, hiding its unique form until the last possible moment – a moment that’s worth the wait.

On the exterior, the contrast of modern and traditional is a striking feature, but inside, it’s all about connection – large, open plan spaces with effortless flow, connected by materials and texture that draw and direct the eyeline. It’s unique, dramatic architecture, but above all it’s comfortable family living.

The site’s Historic Heritage and Special Character zone was the starting point of design decisions. When the sought-after site was subdivided, giving our clients space 50 metres from the road, there was a chance to honour the streetscape in a truly unique way.

From the street, only a traditional gable form is visible. On approach, it rises above the solid forms of the ground level, white weatherboards contrasting with cedar and brick blades. The striking double height entry leads to generous open plan living and dining spaces, with additional scullery and separate living space. The hallway’s cedar wall hides a hidden door to the master wing.

This end of the home is the pinnacle of relaxed, modern living. Indoor and outdoor living rooms form one large space, separated only by one full height glass door. The outdoor room is complete with kitchen, BBQ, fireplace and outdoor TV, protected by louvres above.

Around the outdoor spaces and across the site, existing vegetation was protected, and new native planting added for privacy, enhancing an established landscaped property.

Above, three more bedrooms, as well as family room and study nook rest under the simple gable form.

Awards and
recognition

2023
Architectural Designers New Zealand (ADNZ)
• Highly Commended, New Home over 300m2
2023
Architectural Designers New Zealand (ADNZ)
Highly Commended, New Home 150-300m2
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Professionals used in
Mt Albert Residence

About the
Professional

Creative Arch is an award-winning, multi-disciplined architectural design practice, founded in 1998 by Architectural Designer / Director Mark McLeay.

The range of work at Creative Arch is as diverse as our clients, encompassing residential homes, alterations and renovations, coastal developments, sub-division developments, to commercial projects.

The team at Creative Arch are an enthusiastic group of talented professional architects and designers, with a depth of experience, from a range of different backgrounds and cultures. Creative Arch is a client-focused firm committed to providing excellence in service, culture, and project outcomes.

Client service is our first priority. Our guiding principle is to always listen and understand our client's needs and requirements. We view each client's architectural project as unique and deserving of an innovative plan and tailored design approach.
Any design project is a complicated creative undertaking with a multitude of tasks and issues to be resolved.

We believe in collaboration. Experience teaches us that the most successful architectural design projects are the ones when the client is committed to excellence and teamwork. We work alongside clients through the complete process from initial briefing to developing the design, through to the consenting process, and to construction and final completion.