Northcote House
A tired and frumpy 1960’s property with cellular spaces and limited indoor/outdoor connection was reworked to provide an open, light-filled family home for four. The kitchen, dining and living areas were de-walled to make one generous space; this takes advantage of wonderful views across a local bush reserve and beyond to the city. The family bathroom includes a deep Japanese bath and lovely glazed tiles - both chosen by our clients.
The former timber stair was reused and relocated as part of a double-height entry foyer. The space previously used as an entry porch was converted into a generous home office with views across the reserve. All the joinery was replaced with double glazing and new heating, insulation and a firebox were installed to promote great thermal performance.
This project featured in TRENDS Magazine Vol 34/4
Structural Engineer: Charles Sue, Law Sue Davison Ltd
Builder: DEC Construction Ltd
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Becroft Howie Architects is a registered NZIA Practice committed to innovative, responsive and sustainable architectural design. The practice aims to promote the Vitruvian ideals of “firmness, commodity and delight” with a pinch of Kiwi ingenuity. We seek out opportunities for sustainable design - via creative repurposing of existing construction elements, whenever possible, and by consciously promoting architecture that is an authentic response to the site, context and our clients’ brief and budget.
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