By Yardley Architecture
We had the pleasure of Working with Michael and Julia on an acquired 90’s townhouse located in central Sumner. Needing to move on from an earthquake damaged family home on the hills, as devastating as it was for them, they decided to turn unfortunate events into an exciting downsizing challenge. The selected townhouse of just 90m2 required a complete internal makeover, it was dark and tired - yet with their combined vision fitted their brief perfectly.
The home required from us, a new kitchen space, one in which was sleek and modern. The Kitchen had to fit the small space and be both the entertaining and dining area. For this purpose, we hid all cooking services behind doors, provided ample storage and bench space.
The bathroom required a complete rearrangement including the addition of a new bath, new skylight to bring natural light into the area, and a new custom designed vanity with cabinets.
Studio for Mike - custom designed workstation and cabinets for a TV and computer.
Lighting Design, fixtures, and fittings throughout - Adapting to the challenges of the concrete inter-floor system resulted in a beautiful track light system, perfect for Julias Art collection.
Julia and Mike now find themselves happily situated in the heart of Sumner, and their home provides the answer to their entertainment and family requirements. We are delighted with the result of this project and how it came together rather seamlessly, a commendable mention to all the professional contractors who pieced all the parts of the project together.
Yardley Architecture engages with the world around it out-with our own discipline. Within the practice, we are often provoked and inspired by social and cultural issues inherent within cities and the rural landscape, allowing for a response in form and materiality. This understanding and passion for material and technological innovation for detail, craftsmanship, texture, and pattern is something that underpins the philosophy of our business, leading to the future development of buildings that respond but also celebrate the tradition of New Zealand’s innovation and our profound respect of the land. The practice additionally takes great inspiration from New Zealand’s stance and response to sustainability.