Sited on the edge of the ancient crater that embraces Orakei Basin with extravagant views to inner Waitamata harbour and Auckland city.
The brief was very specific, with garaging a number of classic cars a primary concern.
Daniel’s design response was to wrap the garaging around a central 'pergatoria' - a term coined by the italian architect Terragni for an entry courtyard. The garage doors detailed to disappear into the adjoining cedar exterior. This area also incorporates the entry, conceived as a three level atrium that entices the visitor up to the living level and to the eventual revelation of the views of the Auckland landscape beyond. The curved edge of the infinity pool echoes the form of Orakei basin and draws the sea view closer to the house.
The aesthetic and detailing of the house is intended to be quietly sophisticated using a limited palette of materials. A number of bespoke items designed specifically for the house by the architects enhances the glamour of the setting - these include a chandelier with hand blown glass spheres by Katie Brown, a front door handle crafted by David White and the panels behind the dining table painted by Daniel Marshall.
Architect: Daniel Marshall Architects, marshall-architect.co.nz
Designers: Daniel Marshall, Emrana Sikder, Cameron Pollock, Nick Sayes Location: Orakei Basin, Auckland, New Zealand Completion: 2011 Photographer: Patrick Reynolds
Key Materials: Antra zinc, sto plaster, aluminum joinery, french oak (light and black stains) and a range of natural stones and marbles.
Design Media / Software: Hand drawings, physical modeling, Graphisoft ArchiCAD (Mac).
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We are DMA. We create carefully crafted architecture in NZ and abroad to seamlessly integrate people and place.
Daniel Marshall Architects (DMA) is an Auckland-based practice who are passionate about designing high quality and award-winning New Zealand architecture. Our work has been published in periodicals and books internationally as well as numerous digital publications, including ArchDaily.com – the world’s most visited architectural website.
Daniel leads a core team of four individually accomplished designers who skillfully collaborate to resolve architectural projects from their conception through to their occupation. DMA believes architecture is a ‘generalist’ profession which engages with all components of an architectural project; during conceptual design, documentation and construction phases.
We pride ourselves on being able to holistically engage with a complex of architectural issues to arrive at a design solution equally appropriate to its context (site and surrounds) and the unique ways in which our clients prefer to live.
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