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Naenae Home.

ArchiPro Project Summary - A harmonious blend of 1920s charm and modern living in a beautifully renovated Hutt Valley home, featuring bespoke glazing and classic architectural details.

Title:: Naenae Home
Architect:: Callidus Architects
Category:: Residential

Family set the tone for this Hutt Valley renovation and with Mona at the helm, this family of five’s dream was brought to life. Nestled amongst the bush, these clients wanted their current mish-mash of design converted to a home suited for modern living, yet retaining the feel of the 1920s original.

The ‘bungvilla’ (a cross between a bungalow and a villa) was redesigned with a steel framed extension providing the supports for a glazed face, bespoke double-glazed picture windows, French doors and a round window with angled windows on either side, maximising the sun. Throughout the home are Quinn’s hallmark wide architraves, skirting boards and window frames, reminiscent of the era of the original.

“What we have ended up with is what we wanted, the integrity that is throughout the whole house is the result of the architect. She’s delivered with a capital D, the project has uniformity.” - The client

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Callidus Architects. It’s a long way from Denmark to New Zealand but Founding Director and Architect Mona Quinn of Callidus Architects has successfully made the leap bringing with her a love of heritage buildings and character homes. Having a Scandinavian heritage and a New Zealand can-do attitude provides a practical approach to design and construction. This love of older buildings and breathing new life into them has created a niche market for Callidus Architects who specialise in alterations and additions to heritage architecture projects. Bringing these buildings up to modern day living and retaining their character and street appeal for these owners is what Callidus Architects are experienced in and enjoy doing.The team at Callidus Architects, can provide total project services from initial concepts through to construction drawings, administration of the job onsite, landscaping and interior design. We have the experience to create lovable, usable environments while ensuring the on-going use of character and heritage buildings.