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A dark, narrow Thorndon cottage was in serious need of a renovation. A sun-catcher extension injected light into the living space, a dining area provided some much needed breathing room, and a back-garden courtyard extended dining and living into the garden.

Lovell and O'Connell Architects
Wellington
Thorndon Light Catcher

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Each architectural project we create evolves holistically from the poetics of landscape & craft, cultural context, sound technical understanding, budget pragmatics & client aspirations.

Founded in 2013 by Registered Architects Ana O’Connell and Tim Lovell, Lo’CA is an NZIA Architectural Practice based on Wellington’s south coast, working across a variety of scales, throughout New Zealand.

Our design process is informed by a strong collaborative approach within the studio and the partnerships we foster with clients, consultants and builders..

With an open-minded approach and clear design intent, we create thoughtfully nuanced buildings that celebrate people’s lives and connect to the New Zealand landscape.