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This holiday house adopts the notion of the typical New Zealand camping ground. The kitchen, dining and living room spaces become a communal area, located at the centre of the property. The private bedroom wings - each with their own bathroom - are accessed externally, with no internal connection to the communal area. This offers the owners a contrasting experience to their inner-city townhouse.

Common Architecture
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Common is the combined architectural practices of CoLab's Tobin Smith and Architects' Creative's Kate and Daniel Sullivan. With a strong design-led focus, both practices share a commitment to intelligent and meaningful architecture with an emphasis on natural materials and engaging spaces.  

Uninhibited by tradition, inspired by the past and resolutely optimistic about the future, we enjoy nothing more than making great buildings for great people.