By Archi_ON
Lot 1 was the trickiest of the three standalone dwellings planned on this large, triangular site adjacent to a beachfront reserve.
Taking steep contours into account, the main living areas were elevated to the top level to capture sea views over the other two lots. A sweeping deck complete with post-less slim aluminium balustrade blurs the boundary between inside and out. The disjointed roof form creates a point of interest while providing volume to the interior and shelter to the exterior.
On the other side, the more private family room on the first floor takes advantage of the pocket of outdoor space created with the retaining wall. Keeping neighbour proximity in mind, a stepped design was selected to create more intimate decks for the bedrooms, with a feature window echoing this sentiment.
A sleek material palette of honed concrete block, rich timber decking and black cedar cladding was the perfect complement for this modern house to endure in this seaside setting.
Archi-ON is an Auckland-based architectural design practice founded and directed by Anthony Lee. As architectural designers, we believe that high quality design results from the continuity of the design process to the intensive dialogues with the clients, consultants, contractors, and end users. We work closely together to ensure the best results are achieved through the synthesis of concept, beauty, and functional integration.
We take the approach that each client has their own story to express through the medium of our architecture. Each design is unique, forming the perfect fit for your tastes and lifestyle. With your requirements as a starting point, we bring our understanding of site and context to each design.
We cover a wide range of building types including residential, terraced housing, apartments, commercial and shop fitouts. It is important to us that you enjoy your experience with us, that you know you are listened to and that your needs are met, both in our process and in our design solutions.