K Road Design Studio
By Simone van der Plas Interior Design
Welcome to K Rd Design Studio – Where History Meets Modernity
Our K Rd Design Studio is a captivating transformation of a circa early 1900s 2-unit brick warehouse, once home to a wholesale flower supplier and consulting firm. Crafted with precision by Simone van der Plas PDINZ, this studio now stands as a testament to the seamless integration of historical charm and contemporary design.
Key Features of K Rd Design Studio:
Adaptive Floorplan: The vision for K Rd Design Studio was to create a versatile space, allowing each unit to function independently or as one cohesive entity. Simone van der Plas PDINZ meticulously designed a floorplan that accommodates both scenarios, ensuring flexibility for present and future use and compliance under the current district plan for the city.
High Ceilings and Skylights: With ceilings soaring at 10.5 meters, the studio is flooded with natural light, thanks to strategically placed large skylights. To enhance insulation and warmth, plywood lining graces the high ceilings, creating an inviting atmosphere.
Passive Heating with Polished Concrete Slab: A new floating polished concrete slab floor not only adds a touch of contemporary elegance and practicality but also acts as a source of passive heating. This energy-efficient feature contributes to the overall sustainability of the space.
Modern Kitchens and Airy Bathrooms: The addition of new modern kitchens and light-filled bathrooms enhances the functionality and aesthetics of the studio. These spaces seamlessly blend style with practicality, catering to the needs of a dynamic and creative environment.
Mezzanine Floors and Full-Height Glass Walls: Accessed by wide stairs, mezzanine floors boast large office spaces that double as bedrooms when living and working coexist. Full-height glass walls and skylights create an open, airy feel, fostering a sense of collaboration and inspiration.
Brick Walls and Industrial Lighting: Brick walls, partially painted and sandblasted back to their original color, exude warmth and character. High ceilings add drama and volume, providing the perfect canvas for large-scale industrial-styled lights in open-plan areas and contemporary fixtures in meeting rooms and mezzanine spaces.
Radiant Heating and Earthquake Strengthening: Radiant heaters fitted to the underside of green-painted trusses provide efficient heating, ensuring comfort in the colder months. Earthquake strengthening, in the form of metallic charcoal-painted steel beams and columns/bracing, adds structural resilience to the studio.
K Rd Design Studio is more than a workspace; it's an experience where heritage intertwines with modern functionality. Simone van der Plas PDINZ has curated a space that invites creativity, collaboration, and adaptability. Welcome to a studio that honors its past while embracing the future – where every detail tells a story of thoughtful design and architectural ingenuity.
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Professional
Locally owned, Encompass Ideas Interior Design and Architecture was formed in 1998 by Simone and David van der Plas. Principal Designer, Simone has a background in design having previously trained and worked in the Display/Exhibition field she then moved into Interior design and small architectural projects in both the Commercial and Residential sectors. This experience (gained over 20 years) ensures that all designs from conceptualisation through to installation is not only unique to the customer but is innovative and meets functional needs. Simone is an award winning designer having won prestigious NZ awards and international awards in particular for her kitchen designs and is a Professional member of the NZ Designer’s Institute and National Kitchen and Bathroom Assoc.
Encompass Ideas Interior Design & Architecture is dedicated to bringing all of your ideas to life with not only stylish but practical, affordable design, ensuring that you, the client, has full involvement in all aspects of the project from the outset to completion.
Simone and her small Wellington-based team of interior designers and architects will communicate closely with you every step of the process to ensure that your requirements are met and you are completely satisfied. Being Wellington based does not hold us back from taking on projects located elsewhere – with today’s online technology enabling us to communicate clearly and effectively with our out of town clients.
As a matter of course Encompass Ideas provides 3D Perspective renderings and floorplans so that you can envisage the size and scale of your commercial or residential interior designs. .
Utilising Simone’s innovative and out-of-the-box approach (in one case she engaged a UK based graphic designer to create a custom designed wallpaper) , Encompass Ideas is dedicated to bringing all of your ideas to life with stylish, unique and affordable design. Our personalised service will ensure that you, our client, has full involvement in all aspects of the project from the outset to completion.