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Location
Grey Lynn, Auckland
Year of completion
2019
Project cost
$1m - $2m

Rogan Nash Architects designed this new family home, in Auckland's Grey Lynn, which masterfully demonstrates how a hard-working plan can overcome the constraints of an inner city site. Not only does this simple but delightful two-storey, black metal corrugate box manage to fit in four bedrooms and two living spaces but they are all generous.

Making full use of the space, it doesn’t feel as if there are compromises. An oversized central hallway, like the spine of the house, maximises sunlight and lends volume so all the spaces feel bigger than they really are. There’s even a large, hidden scullery/laundry to stash things away and the study has ample shelving. 

Exterior courtyards expand the living, providing flexible options and blend into a water-coloured groundcover garden vista from inside. While the exterior is crisp, interiors are playful and calming. 

We selected playful wallpapers for children’s rooms, geometric shapes in the main living/kitchen area, colourful tiles in bathrooms and on the front porch and lovely detailing. 

A clever home that celebrates busy family life with beauty.

This home has won an NZIA Local Housing award and has been featured in NZ House and Garden. It was also a finalist in the TIDA awards (Architect Designed kitchens)

Awards and
recognition

2020
TIDA
Architect designed kitchens - Finalist
2019
NZIA - Auckland Branch
Housing - New House
Rogan Nash Architects
Auckland
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The upstairs' study/office features a collection of Star Wars figurines.
A classic bathroom features textural linen-look tiles.
A courtyard garden that's not a courtyard garden by treating the fence like a wall of the house.
Blackbird amid its dense urban setting of different house styles.

About the
Professional

Rogan Nash Architects is an award-winning Auckland based architectural and interior design practice providing boutique design with exceptional service, founded by Kate Rogan and Eva Nash. 

Our creative team delivers innovative and flexible design solutions that support sustainability wherever possible. We focus on new houses, additions and alterations, small commercial projects and hospitality. 

Rogan Nash Architects is an NZIA practice member.

At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.