Pullman House Alterations
By Jeff Brickell Architects
The addition of a new bedroom wing and outdoor room to an existing beach house.
This beach house sits atop a ridge with stunning views of Matapouri Bay. It had been in the family for many years. However, its owners required an additional bedroom and outdoor room to meet the needs of the extended family.
With limited options for placement of the new bedroom wing, and to avoid the need for circulation through the existing living space, a custom designed sliding partition wall was required. On the other side of the house a covered outdoor room with wood burning fire was created utilising operable louver systems. The frame structure was required to rake back on a 45 degree angle to ensure uninterrupted views from the existing kitchen/dining space. New bi-folding doors off the existing dining space allow long awaited outdoor dining. Extensively reconfigured decks link all of the spaces at the front of the house.
- Location: Matapouri, Tutukaka Coast, Whangarei District
- Type: Alterations and Additions
- Floor Area: 276m2 (59m2 new)
- Contractor: Pete Brown Builders Ltd
- Completed: 2016
- Photography: Jeff Brickett Architects
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Jeff Brickell Architects is a small, design focussed, architecture practice based in Whangarei. We offer dedicated personal service and high levels of accountability. Keeping overheads low means we offer excellent value. We have a local focus which allows us to foster collaborative relationships with other building professionals in Northland. We aim to craft buildings that relate to their environment and make people feel good.
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