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Located on the Corner of Tamaki Drive & St Heliers Bay Road, this has been a Place of Hospitality since its inception in 1908. Originally operating under the name of the Mariner Hotel, this prime location has now become one of St Heliers Best cafes

The Owner has travel & studied in Europe to bring back Spanish inspired cuisine, with an array of Tapas & small dishes & an equally large selection of Wines & Beers to compliment the Menu.

The Interior is a collection of Rustic & Industrial mediums & aims to be eclectic & spicy.

Porch, as it has been named has traditional wrap around veranda, where people can take in the Sites, sounds & scenery that this small vibrant village offers up.

The lighting & Furniture helps create an inviting, casual, yet sophisticated vibe for locals & tourists alike to enjoy.

The sea green, has been chosen to connect with the Waitemata harbour & compliment the earthy floor & wood tones that make up the remaining palette.

Malcolm Taylor Architects
Auckland

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Porch Restaurant

About the
Professional

Creating Ongoing Joyful Experiences.

We believe in the pursuit of the craft of architecture and building. The process of creating the built environment is very rewarding and a successful project can largely be attributed to a committed and highly communicative team of the client/contractor/architect.

Malcolm Taylor and Associates work from the casual, relaxed environment of a 1960's converted church in the eastern suburbs, providing an excellent atmosphere for creative endeavour. This is a working example of a revitalised building with “soul” and a newfound function demonstrating the way we approach restoration work. We have a dedicated team of Architects striving for excellence, ingenuity and integrity.   

The process of “making” is reflected in the way we design, communicate, model and document, as well as how our buildings "go together". Building technology and materials are more often than not a catalyst to defining the building program, whether this is related to colour, texture, context or performance criteria. All of these chosen elements have an undertone of sustainable effectiveness and we readily discuss such directions with clients as they arise in each project evolution.

Malcolm Taylor Architects has been published regularly, showing a highly capable range of skills within the retail sector, educational buildings, commercial building refurbishment, commercial interiors, furniture design, residential and apartment buildings. We now have clients throughout Australasia and enjoy applying our design discipline to a variety of different environments.   

We have an intuitive, yet functional approach to each project, with a broad range of awards from differing categories of the built environment. Many of these projects start with a re-evaluation of typology and appropriateness, leading to a solution not often expected. Success with an NZIA Supreme Award for a house on the Auckland West Coast is a testament to the level of excellence we offer our clients. This is the highest award received within the NZIA.