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2023

This crisp new ‘Guest House’ addition provides elegant accommodation and outdoor entertaining spaces to the rear of a handsome 1950’s modernist residence in Remuera, Auckland.

A covered link with operable louvre roof, woodburning oven and integrated barbeque creates a sunny yet sheltered outdoor entertaining space at the centre of the property, whilst also providing seamless connections between the original residence, swimming pool and new guest house.

The use of stack bonded concrete masonry references the materiality of the original dwelling whilst large sliding doors provide natural daylighting and ventilation. Kaynemaile screens have been introduced to the new additions and existing house to provide visual privacy between the two volumes and creates a delightful play of light and sense of openness to the guest bedroom.

Johnston Architects
Canterbury
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Johnston Architects is a design-led studio specialising in high-quality new-build residential and commercial projects throughout New Zealand.

We pride ourselves on crafting rigorously planned and immaculately detailed projects that exceed client expectations. With almost 100 years of combined experience delivering architectural projects of exceptional quality in New Zealand and overseas, our tight-knit team of talented designers will ensure that your project is tailored to suit your quality and budgetary requirements.

Johnston Architects is committed to reducing the environmental footprint of our work. We strongly believe that the creation of well-crafted, timeless architecture is the key to sustainable design and we ensure that sustainable strategies are employed seamlessly into the overall design to enhance the comfort, quality, and delight of your home.

Our work is always informed by a site's physical and cultural setting. Working in some of the most remarkable and scenic locations in the country has resulted in a body of work that responds to its context in a timeless and elegant manner.

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