2023 NZIA Wellington Architecture Award - Alterations and Additions

JURY CITATION:

“This house is a display of architectural experimentation that rejuvenates the original house to suit modern family life. The west extension elevates the main bedroom as the benefactor of sunset and sea views. The choice of macrocarpa as the rain screen to the garden extension contrasts nicely with the painted street-front formality of the house. The addition of pop-up clerestory to the rear living room adds much-needed sunlight and height, guiding the eye sea-ward. Extensive glazing to the hall adjacent to the deck transforms this into a light-filled gallery space. The changes have transformed this traditional light-starved bungalow into a bright, modern family home at one in its natural setting.”

Photographs by Russell Kleyn

Location:

Paekakariki, Kapiti Coast

Date:

2022

Program:

Residential