Khandallah House
By Novak + Middleton
Located in a busy Wellington suburb this house looks to provide a private retreat for its owners from their busy day to day lives.
A primary two storey form accommodates the family living on the ground floor with large open plan areas interconnecting to provide spaces where various functions can occur independently but also remain connected. The inclusion of a two-story void through the middle of the house creates a sense of drama and spatial variation. Bedroom spaces are more discrete providing sheltered and restful areas removed from the open plan environment.
The strong uncomplicated form of the building heightens the experience of the site giving the feeling of being close to the elements but also enabling protection from them at the same time, creating a sense of shelter and retreat.
The result is a home that is designed to be lived in in an informal and relaxed manner with clear delineation of public and private spaces, where rooms interconnect effortlessly encouraging integration, or can be separated to respond to the varied activities that will inevitably occur.
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Novak+Middleton is an NZIA award-winning architectural practice. We specialise in creating innovative and quality architecture, offering a comprehensive personalised service to our clients. The thirty year working relationship of the practice directors has grounded Novak+Middleton with extensive experience in all aspects of residential and commercial architecture, including large scale multi-unit housing, new homes, additions and alterations, and interior architectural design.
As an architectural practice we believe the strength of good design stems from a sensible and honest use of materials and space, combined together with a thorough understanding of a client's objectives. These can then be integrated in a contemporary manner that is appropriate to each individual client.
Our team has considerable experience, offering design and technical excellence. Our professional service covers all facets of the build, from the initial meeting through to completion of the project.
While our experience is essential, so too is our commitment to each individual client and their community. The ability to provide a quality service with an outstanding result is paramount in the philosophy of our architectural practice.
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