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Year of completion
2013
Building style
Contemporary

The original bungalow, though dated and backwards in its planning, had a great deal of potential to create a substantial family home.
The challenge lay in re-designing the space to maximise sun and views, making the most of the south-facing pool area and linking this with the predominantly north-facing living.
A timber-clad modernist box, extruded from the rear of the bungalow, incorporates the master suite including bathroom, second living room, office and private deck. This cantilevers over the back deck area, creating a covered poolside space, perfect for entertaining and providing relief from the summer sun.
A neutral material and colour palette allows the family to bring colour and interest into the home with their furniture and objets d’art.

Revisited and photographed for Homestyle magazine by Simon Wilson in 2023.

Dorrington Atcheson Architects
Auckland
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Twenty years of experience coupled with an enduring spirit of youthful enthusiasm is the yin-yang balance that makes Dorrington Atcheson Architects a team that has produced so many award-winning buildings for their clients.

While every project calls for a fresh eye and an innovative approach, directors Tim Dorrington and Sam Atcheson also draw upon their considerable experience within the New Zealand marketplace.

Specialising in residential design, but with a proven track record in retail and office environments, this boutique company has quietly made their mark on the built environment, winning several NZIA awards.

Their methodology is highly collaborative, so while DAA favours contemporary design that takes its cue from mid-century modernism, its role is not to dictate but to engage with the requirements of home-owners and clients. Responding to site, budget and idiosyncrasies is all in a day’s work.

This honest approach is reflected in the materiality of their buildings where natural products are celebrated. Dorrington Atcheson Architects design functional spaces with measured proportions, a simplicity of structure and just enough surprise to delight.