The brief for this addition was for concrete, timber inside and out and timber slats – with a contemporary aesthetic. The new contemporary extension is made up of two stacked rectangular boxes offset so that the upper cantilevers in two directions over the lower, which forms a bridge back to the existing house.
Steel screens and profiled-metal cladding and roofs accentuate the heavy metal theme, while cedar to the north and the street elevation softens the house as a neighbourly presence in the street.
Despite some bungalow-style additions to its verandah, the street-facing south elevation of this Parnell cottage/villa remained largely faithful to the original 1890s form. To the rear, however, a miscellany of additions and alterations in a variety of architectural styles, had extended the dwelling with consequential modification to the original villa roof-line.
Located on the coastal North Shore of Auckland, this home is positioned on a small rear site with moderate slope. The brief was to create a stylish contemporary home incorporating three separate living spaces. In addition, it was established that views of Rangitoto could be obtained above a certain height on the property in the southern direction.
Architects: Herbst Architects Project: Bramasole House Location: Waimauku, Auckland, New Zealand Photographer: Lance Herbst, Patrick Reynolds Bramasole House was completed in 2016 by New Zealand studio Herbst Architects. The house is located in Waimauku, Auckland, New Zealand. Description by Herbst Architects: The site’s previous existence was a market garden with shelterbelts forming large outdoor rooms. Our
