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The client's brief was to design a small extension to an existing cottage that is "warm, and inviting but with a twist". The design strategy is based around creating a series of thresholds, which adds visual depth to the whole development. This also creates a layering effect and a clear definition between the existing cottage and the new addition. 

The central Atrium space acts as a link between the open plan programme, blurring the boundary between the indoor and outdoor space; the external facade of the existing cottage has been preserved but a large opening has been created to integrate the new and existing spaces.

A set of pivot screens to the front facade creates a contemporary first impression, and sense of mystery hinting that there is more behind the threshold; while at the same time connecting the indoor space and garden.

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ARCHITECTUREPUBLIC is NZIA Registered Practice specialises in residential, commercial, interiors and public services architecture.

Formed by Eqo Leung, a multi-award winning architect in New Zealand, including the NZIA New Zealand Architecture Medal, the highest achievement in New Zealand Architecture, and a finalist in the prestigious World Architecture Awards. He is also the recipient of the Overall Winner Asian Pacific Region for Public Architecture in the International Property Awards 2012.