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Year of completion
2015
Project cost
$0.5m - $1m
Building style
Farmhouse

Industrial meets rural in this home on an exposed site in rugged honed concrete block and corrugated iron cladding. Exposed black steel portal frames on the interior reinforce the industrial theme.

The pared back industrial interior contrasts with the updated rural aesthetic. Situated on a hilly site with fantastic views to the west - and exposed to the accompanying winds - the plan provides sheltered spaces while maintaining key view corridors. The simple and honest feel is achieved through the use of an uncomplicated palette of materials and forms.

The then editor of Houses Magazine, Justin Foote cited in Issue 35, “Inside, one may expect to see an updated rustic aesthetic, so the pared back industrial interior comes as a welcome surprise. Exposed steel beams, gleaming stainless steel and polished concrete floors punctuate the open living and dining areas.”

Large full height windows on the south side ensure that natural light is plentiful. Here, the steel stinger staircase was moved away from the back wall, utilising the flows through the space in a better way and freeing up the back wall for all important kitchen appliances and generous work spaces.

At home in its surroundings, the building is at once familiar, yet also exhibits an edginess that sets it apart from its purely agricultural counterparts.

Hurley Architects
Auckland
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About the
Professional

Hurley Architects Ltd. is the only NZIA registered practice based in the Franklin area. With extensive rural and lifestyle block experience, our team of architects, designers and technicians cover a range of tastes and influences that will compliment any client brief. 

Every project we design is a one off, a unique response to each site, incorporating each clients’ personal style preferences. We have the technology to walk you through your design and guide you through the process.

Builders love working off our thorough and accurate documentation. We have the contacts to get the A team of experts together to deliver your project. We look forward to meeting you to discuss your next project.

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.