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This client’s Wellington villa used to have no street appeal, but her recent renovation gave it a character upgrade.

Her brief was clear; "I wanted it to be elegant, feel comfortable, feminine and modern but fit in with the character of the home."

The white aesthetic was the client's idea; she wanted it to retain its traditional features, keep it neutral with more of an emphasis on the furniture. Inbuilt extra storage was of high importance and the relaxed open plan living area, spills out onto the deck, which is a perfect layout for entertaining.

Callidus Architects
Wellington

About the
Professional

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.