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Sandringham, Auckland
A study on infill housing, this Sandringham home designed for a couple returning to New Zealand from California maximises a small footprint to deliver spaces of versatility within a simple but intriguing facade.
The original corner site with a villa the couple had owned for years lent itself to subdivision – a move that allowed for careful consideration of what can be achieved in Auckland when it comes to density.
The resulting abode is one of intentional simplicity but which offers an arresting play of light and spaces with a sense of volume that belies their footprint. The 125m2 footprint (190m2 internal floor area) within a basic square form incorporates a double height living area, two bedrooms, a large studio space and a single garage.
Aligned with the villa’s side elevation, the street-facing facade is a simple black box broken up with a series of simple cuts and apertures. A permeable timber screen wraps the upper level at front and rear – a clear juxtaposition to the horizontal rhythm of the villa.
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Matt Brew is an award-winning architect with 20 years experience in a wide range of residential, hospitality and commercial projects. Having a particular interest in the textural properties of materials and the integration of art and landscape into architectural design. We believe in a contextural design process, where a specific design is developed out of a response to each site and each individual client's requirements.
With offices in both Auckland and the Far North, Matt Brew Architects are currently involved in a wide range of projects in New Zealand and oversaeas.
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