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106 Architects were asked to undertake design work for the initial stage of a villa alteration project in Freeman’s Bay.

Phase One of a long-term masterplan was a new ensuite and wardrobe, and refurbishment of the existing bathroom.  The design was implemented to provide a new taste of contemporary that would contrast – and respect – the classic New Zealand villa.

The ensuite interior provokes a ‘new world’ feel, with an evocative moody, raw elegance, and a touch of sophistication and luxury. Natural light is key to enable a personal retreat for the ritual of bathing.

Western Park is close by, so with the use of mirrors, the project was able to ‘steal’ a hint of a larger landscape area beyond and retain a level of privacy.

The material palette of marble, shades of white and black provide depth, balance and neutrality to a space, allowing details and hues to be celebrated. We love the use of gold in this project to provide that special experience and surprise.

Photography credit: Joanna Wickham

Smith Street, Auckland
Smith Street, Auckland
Smith Street, Auckland
Smith Street, Auckland

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Who we are

106 Architects has a work-model that emphasises collaboration, prototyping and testing. We love to get close to our end-users to understand their needs and challenges. To do this we shape our internal team based diversity and skills we can all learn from.  We value people who have an attitude for ‘skin in the game’ thinking, who can test and challenge ways of doing things. 

What we do

Architecture has the capability to inspire and connect people. Through a design-led and collaborative approach, 106 Architects build a specific team for each project. A clear point of difference is in our design, consultation and delivery tools.

We build relationships before buildings.

The connections we nurture with our clients underpin the success of our designs – designs, Third Place Thinking™, that harmoniously bring together aesthetics, sustainability, functionality, on-going operations and budgets, with the wider social, cultural and commercial interests.