Talk of the town: A gable-roofed reno that has the neighbourhood raving

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08 May 2023

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Located in the beach-front suburb of Kohimarama, this modern, gable-roofed home was once a tired, 1950s bungalow. In love with the site, the owners engaged long-time building partner Woodsmith Building Co. to bring their dream to life.
The footprint is similar to the original house, extended by a metre at the front to add indoor living space.
The footprint is similar to the original house, extended by a metre at the front to add indoor living space.
From the street the home appears single storey, but following the curve of the driveway you discover the ground floor below.
From the street the home appears single storey, but following the curve of the driveway you discover the ground floor below.
The cedar cladding required careful attention to achieve its sleek profile without the need for corner boxes.
The cedar cladding required careful attention to achieve its sleek profile without the need for corner boxes.
The entryway bridges the two gable-roofed wings.
The entryway bridges the two gable-roofed wings.
The ceiling is Western Hemlock sarking, each panel connected with tongue and groove joins to achieve a perfect finish.
The ceiling is Western Hemlock sarking, each panel connected with tongue and groove joins to achieve a perfect finish.
The smaller gable-roofed wing houses a bedroom, with the floor to ceiling window allowing for an abundance of natural light.
The smaller gable-roofed wing houses a bedroom, with the floor to ceiling window allowing for an abundance of natural light.
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