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Building style
Modern

“Honest materials rich in texture and character, blended with modern technology. No power bills, no water bills, just the sound of the soothing waves at night, and the crackle of a warm fire. Here is the off-grid coastal retreat we all dream about.”

Planning
Mercer and Mercer

Design
Adam Mercer
Grant Davis

Engineering
No.8 Engineering

Construction
Doug Fleming

Interior Architecture
Mercer and Mercer

Interiors
By Owner

Photography
Grant Davis

Mercer and Mercer Architects Ltd
Auckland
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Off the Grid – Coastal Retreat

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Professional

Mercer and Mercer is a multi award winning practice in Auckland & Hamilton, with a reputation for strong design, and delivering quality Architecture.

Mercer and Mercer is committed to the design of buildings and places, that engage with their environmental and cultural context, and the traditions and aspirations of the people that use them.

Our work is founded on the premise that good design affects people in a positive way, in public and in private. Our designs are recognized for their degree of innovation, and attitude to all things NZ.

Our residential projects include public housing, apartments, coastal retreats and the bespoke residence. Our commercial projects include Heritage work in Aucklands Britomart precinct, multi use developments, factories, and commercial/retail developments.

Mercer and Mercer Architects Ltd was founded in 1959 by Adam’s father, Dick Mercer, a contemporary of the Group Architects. Adam became a director in 1993 and currently employs three staff. The practice continues to enjoy a variety of projects with the design philosophy that architecture is tailored to its location and its people.