Cliff Top House - Orakei by Leuschke Kahn Architects

Cliff Top House - Orakei

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The design of this home was a direct response to its site, being south facing and on a steep bluff overlooking Hobson Bay in Auckland. “It had great views back to the city, and my client asked to be able to stand in her kitchen and see the Sky Tower,” says architect, Paul Leuschke. The issue was there was no building platform. “It was a delicate exercise in making the most of a not-so-favorable site facing the wrong way [for the sun] and on a cliff, plus achieving a degree of separation from its neighbors.” Photography Credit: Jamie Cobel

The design of this home was a direct response to its site, being south facing and on a steep bluff overlooking Hobson Bay in Auckland. Read more

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“Paul Leuschke is an excellent architect. He really listens to what we want to achieve and works tirelessly to get the concept right. Unlike some of the more showy colleagues, Paul’s design is thoughtful, elegant and will stand the test of time. Furthermore, the feedback from our builders is that the drawings and the specifications are very detailed and easy to work with. We are just about to embark on the build phase of our project so hopefully with have some photos to share soon. Highly recommended.”

Leo Sheck