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The decision to demolish the house was made after careful consideration of the costs and benefits. While it would have been ideal to work with the existing structure, it had deteriorated to a point where it would be more expensive to restore it than to rebuild.
By demolishing the existing house, we were able to start with a clean slate and design a new home that would meet all of our requirements. We were able to choose the incorporate the latest materials and technologies, and create a design that would maximize the use of natural light and space.
In keeping with the spirit of this old bach, we have designed a new contemporary beach house that pays homage to both the original design and the local setting. The design of the bach is meant to reflect a rugged and raw environment hidden amongst the Pohutakawa tree.
The vestibule is the spine of the house and is the connection between the upper and lower ground floor. It's left exposed to the site's natural conditions, which means it needs to be robust while being comfortable and easy to clean. Intertwined with softness, the contrast of timber and concrete gives this space an airy feeling with only timber slats that separates one from the wind and rain.
Upcycling of the existing house materials was important to us and our clients so the house will be carefully dismantled to recoup what materials can either be used in the rainscreen of the house and within the interior finishing
We're eagerly anticipating the commencement of this project on site.

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A couple of snaps from the homemagazine.nz Home of the Year awards night.

A couple of snaps from the @homemagazine.nz Home of the Year awards night.