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Formerly a plastic fabrication factory and more recently a photo lab, this free-standing inner city building has been transformed into an elegant, architectural inner-city home. 

For uninterrupted construction, the structure was fully tented. Removal of the asbestos roof preceded stripping the building to a concrete shell with only mid floor remaining.

The building was strengthened and fire-rated to meet local seismic regulations. Holes were cut into the shrinkwrap and portions of scaffolding removed so steel could be craned in to create double PFC steel portals within existing structural bays. Plywood was also fixed, at centres, underneath the building, to make one big rigid mass. 

The original form was sculpted to create two outdoor rooms, allowing the owners to engage with the city by day and night. These interventions also allowed for the domestic Siberian-larch cladding to contrast with the black plastered original building structure.

Hand-textured natural plaster finishes the interior walls, along with complementary timber features. 

The patina of the original stairs and restored tawa timber tell the tale of the working life of this building. 
 
Skylights and splashes of coloured glass imbue the interior with ever changing light patterns. The owners feel secure and relaxed within this urban whare. 

Architect: John Mills Architects
 

Scotty's Construction
Wellington

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Scotty’s Construction is an award winning, residential building company based in Wellington, New Zealand. 
At Scotty’s we value the relationship we have with our team, our clients, architects, sub-contractors and suppliers. Focusing on being open and transparent has enabled us to get the best results for our clients and for the last five consecutive years (2015-2019) we have been the only residential company in the Wellington/Wairarapa region to qualify for Master Builders National House of the Year Awards.


Our success is built on being invited as advisors from day one to make sure your vision is realised, within your budget and to a high quality standard, whether you’re renovating your kitchen or designing your dream home. 
We have the experience and skills to help with your project. Bring us in as advisors from day one and we’ll make sure your vision is realised, within your budget and to a high quality standard, whether you’re renovating your kitchen or designing your dream home.

At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.