Uptown Auckland, Warehouse Apartment

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This conversion was all about keeping the character of the existing ex-rubber factory, while creating internal loft spaces filled with light and air. The two ends of the building were gutted and opened up to the street and the alley. Long vistas across an inner-city bush lead to the harbour. This view was maximised by hanging a new deck the width of the building across the air space of a neighbouring alleyway. The bathroom and guest room are built into a white cube under the trusses.

Both ends of the apartment are living, as the owners follow the sun from east to west. The sleeping space is partitioned by a tall curtain allowing total flexibility of the spaces.

Cross ventilation was aided by refurbishing the existing steel joinery so all sash windows opened, building new steel french door joinery from salvaged sections to the new eastern deck. An existing light well now has an open steel mesh deck where a garden flourishes and draws a cool breeze through using the stack effect through the deep floor plan. Light punches through the roof with carefully placed fixed and vented roof lights.

This is a hidden sanctuary amid the chaos and grit of Auckland's Uptown.

Completed 2008

Pinfold Architects
Auckland
Uptown Auckland, Warehouse Apartment
Uptown Auckland, Warehouse Apartment
Uptown Auckland, Warehouse Apartment
Uptown Auckland, Warehouse Apartment
Uptown Auckland, Warehouse Apartment
Uptown Auckland, Warehouse Apartment
Uptown Auckland, Warehouse Apartment

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Pru Pinfold is a New Zealand registered Architect with 20+ years experience in high end residential, boutique commercial and interior design.

Having worked in Auckland for design focused practices, I understand the New Zealand landscape and climate. This experience enables me to take each client's design brief and realise it in a unique architectural solution.

Sustainability is a key component of Pinfold Architects. I became a LEED AP professional with the Canadian Green Building Council while working in Vancouver.

Often collaborating with other designers, and I have a strong belief that a good construction team creates the best results. I enjoy the challenge of leading a design and construction team, which often includes structural and service engineers, engaging with clever suppliers and manufacturers, learning of innovations in building and of course working alongside talented builders.

Having the skills to take a project through from conception to final fit out is very rewarding and I believe results in a better outcome for my clients.

  • BAS, BArch The University of Auckland 1st class honours
  • LEED AP Canadian Green Building Council. 2009
  • NZ Registered Architect NZRAB
  • NZ Institute of Architects Professional + Practice member

I will guide you through the entire design and build process. Lets start with a pre-design feasibility study and set you up for success in your project. visit my website for a free project planning pack, and make an appointment on line for a free zoom meeting and see if we can work together.