Winola House

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Winola as this house is originally known, was constructed in 1911, for Mr J Smith Esq, the owner of the successful Wellington department store, James Smiths. Situated in a supreme location in Khandallah, overlooking Wellington Harbour, the house was a fine and grand homestead in its time.

Over the years the house had deteriorated considerably and by the time our clients purchased the house in 2002 the house was in a sad state. The house needed considerable restoration.

A complete demolition of the house was contemplated. However given the history of the house and its place in the neighbourhood, a responsibility was felt to reinstate the house.

The brief called for a large family house, with a variety of generous spaces. The house required reorientation and re-planning of many rooms particularly kitchen and family areas to work with the site and the environment. Development of the site also included a new swimming pool, spa complex, tennis court, triple garage and study above.

Winola is now a functional modern home but still retains its familiar ‘cloak’ which has been a central part of the neighbourhood for nearly 100 years.

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Novak+Middleton is an NZIA award-winning architectural practice. We specialise in creating innovative and quality architecture, offering a comprehensive personalised service to our clients. The thirty year working relationship of the practice directors has grounded Novak+Middleton with extensive experience in all aspects of residential and commercial architecture, including large scale multi-unit housing, new homes, additions and alterations, and interior architectural design.

As an architectural practice we believe the strength of good design stems from a sensible and honest use of materials and space, combined together with a thorough understanding of a client's objectives. These can then be integrated in a contemporary manner that is appropriate to each individual client.

Our team has considerable experience, offering design and technical excellence. Our professional service covers all facets of the build, from the initial meeting through to completion of the project.

While our experience is essential, so too is our commitment to each individual client and their community. The ability to provide a quality service with an outstanding result is paramount in the philosophy of our architectural practice.