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2019 sees the planning and development of a duplex for an extended family arrangement on a very steep site in Bethlehem. Access and approach are carefully coordinated to ensure the most is gained from this difficult site.

The duplex consists of a two-storey unit for 2 people alongside a four-bedroom house for a family. The ability to share car parking and main level courtyards enable the buildings to adapt to different family dynamics should the need to apply. The site faces north which also is the location of the main views, so stepping the project up the site with multiple access points enables the house to reveal itself in a multitude of ways.   

Cummings Studio Architects
Bay of Plenty

Professionals used in
Bethlehem Duplex

About the
Professional

Cummings Studio Architects Ltd is a small design practice based in Tauranga undertaking work across the Bay of Plenty and surrounds. Our focus is predominantly on residential work but we also work on small commercial, cultural, interior and retail projects.

The firm was established in 2012 by Camden and Peta Cummings, whom after working abroad for the past decade, have decided to bring their vast experience in architecture and interiors to the Bay of Plenty where they now call home, with their young family.

This husband and wife team consists of Camden and Peta Cummings; Camden being a fully qualified and registered architect, and Peta a qualified interior designer. This collection of skills enables us to think holistically in our approach to every project inside and out, from the largest context to the smallest interior detail across the whole gamut of architectural process.

Our commitment to each project means we only work on a small number of projects at any given time. Each project is worked on collaboratively in a studio environment and personally managed from start to finish. We work with locally sourced specialist consultants to support our project team where needed.

We are excited about our new practice and look forward to bringing a professional and fresh approach to the Bay of Plenty and beyond.

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