Pah House

Awards – Master Builders Home of the Year 2017 Auckland Supreme New Home over $2 Million Working closely with both architect, client and builders to specify all fixtures and finishes throughout entirety of the build.  Both aesthetically and practically. Complete build from the ground up, this clifftop site with an incredible view of Onetangi Beach. Retained footprint of the existing cottage but extended out the back and added the pool. Having worked with this client before on their apartment in Parnell. Already knowing their taste, wants and needs. Fortunately, they trusted the designer and went with everything specified. Timeless, simple finishes that were practical were very important here. This elegant three-bedroom, three-bathroom residence on Waiheke Island serves up two single-storey dwelling spaces linked – but also separated – by a beautifully designed courtyard and pool area with outdoor fire. The outdoor zone connects to the main volume’s large open-plan kitchen/dining/living area where extensive glazing frames enviable beach views. Glass balustrades ensure a clear view from pool to horizon. The living space flows to a covered deck for lounging, lunching or both. Its louvred roof maximises use year-round. Screens and planting maintain privacy from neighbours without compromising the view. With glass bifolds eliminating a whole wall, the owners can even soak up the sight of the sea from the comfort of their master suite’s bed or bathroom. Clad in black cedar and hardwoods, this home shadows back into its surroundings, appearing modest, while being anything but.