By Gerrad Hall Architects
This is a 4 story family home on a steep site in Westmere, the main bedroom suite is on the upper floor, shared living on the upper mid floor with a pool and courtyard, the teenagers with 2 bedrooms and a family room on the lower mid floor and the lower floor has a garage and study.
Privacy and access to sun and outlook were primary design drivers, as well as the idea of using a full height stacked stairwell creating a vertical procession through a the 4 floors which are the primary separator of privacy in the home
The main living area features a pool and courtyard. A translucent screen provides privacy from an otherwise dominant uphill neighbor.
Gerrad Hall Architects is a design-based architectural practice with an emphasis on producing elegant, functional and enduring works. With projects spread throughout New Zealand, this award winning Auckland based practice has 16 years of experience in the design of new homes and house alterations of all sizes and budgets.
Gerrad is involved through all stages of design and construction, and offers a genuine one-on-one process with an open and inclusive approach. With a strong interest in robust materials, expressive detailing and building quality, there is a consistent focus on producing work that will not only stand the test of time, but will get better with age.