Contemporary Family House Influenced by a Mid-Century Style
The main footprint of the old house has been respected and the new contemporary family house takes on the memory of its original form while, refining the detail and layout of the spaces.
New Zealand
Breamtail House by Studio2 Architects
The Breamtail House has been designed to have outlooks on both on the east and the west. The ground floor contains a master bedroom with an ensuite, a double garage, home offices, two bedrooms, and a bathroom.
Pahi House, Rural Retreat in New Zealand by Pac Studio
This cost-effective and environmentally responsible new home is placed between native bush and the Kaipara Harbour on the Pahi Peninsula. The two-bedroom house has a highly efficient plan, which takes into account standard sheet sizes and construction techniques …
Pitoitoi House, New Zealand / Lovell O’Connell Architects
Rick and Lesley’s new home, Pitoitoi, echoes the tranquillity of the native bush backdrop that is an iconic feature of Days Bay and provides a welcoming retreat from the bustling city just a few kilometres away.
Light Catcher Renovation / Lovell O’Connell Architects
The heritage-listed two-storey villa in Wellington, New Zealand, dating back to the 1870s, was in need of careful repair, maintenance and a thermal upgrade. Alongside this work, the clients were eager to open up the house to the sun and garden with a living / kitchen / dining extension.
Park Terrace House / Phil Redmond Architecture + Urbanism
The Park Terrace House is located on the north-eastern edge of Hagley Park, bordering the western fringe of the Christchurch city, the new home occupies the front half of a long narrow site, with a future dwelling proposed for the rear.
Wanaka Crib, a Holiday Home by Pac Studio
In a wood lined field, near Wanaka’s lake edge, the Wanaka Crib is composed of two gables and a chisel roof slipping past one another to make three enclosed courtyards. Each courtyard creates a specific relationship with the interior.
Split Villa, a Renovated Family-House in Auckland by Pac Studio
Split Villa is a renovation to a villa in the Auckland suburb of Sandringham. The project involved the design of a new addition that steps gradually through three split levels down to create an easy connection from the living spaces to the landscape.
Yolk House, Renovation of an Auckland Family Home by Pac Studio
This renovation of an Auckland family home is simple, warm and fun. The owners presented a common set of problems: the inner city bungalow that they owned was disconnected from the landscape, was poorly laid out and lacked space for their growing family.
Matapouri Road House / Belinda George Architects
Belinda George was enchanted by her client’s emotional connection with the site and took inspiration from his childhood memories in his brief. Her response was a semi-circle design, which embraces the view and encourages social engagement.
Light Mine House, a Multi-Generational Home in Kuaotunu
The Light Mine house is an exploration of strong sculptural forms referencing the mine shafts of the long-abandoned gold mines within the surrounds of the once wealthy historical gold mining town.
Karioi Retreat / Red Architecture
The Karioi retreat was not be used as a permanent residence and needed to be suitable for accommodating friends, family and short term boarders. Spatial considerations were to include sleeping spaces that could share amenities (but feel private), a boat shed, outdoor shower and rooms for bunks.