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The design of this holiday home allows space for intergenerational living and provides opportunities to enjoy the freedom of being outdoors. The design involved three separate buildings that provide plenty of separate spaces for individual groups linked by walkways that create sheltered outdoor living zones and let natural light flood in.

Private Residence – New Build

2022 ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards Highly Commended Award Residential New Home over 300sqm

Karsten Architecture Limited
Nelson, Nelson
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About the
Professional

Karsten Architecture Limited specialises in designing and delivering site specific architectural projects around New Zealand. We design quality new residential homes, townhouses, multi-unit developments, commercial and contemporary residential renovations. At Karsten Architecture Ltd we believe that successful design is built on supportive and honest partnerships with our clients. We approach each of our designs with site-specific ideas and client-driven inspiration, working closely to create cohesive and elegant solutions for modern homes.

Our team is passionate about creating environmentally friendly homes that meet the needs of our clients and we believe that design can have a positive influence for clients, the environment, and society. Successful design is built on supportive and honest partnerships with our clients, and we provide clients with a clear path through the design and build process.

As founder and director of Karsten Architecture Ltd, Tony Karsten is a designer with a unique understanding of both the design and build processes. He spent several formative years in the building industry before training in architecture and this experience gives him a strong practical understanding of construction. Tony enjoys getting to know new clients and his inclusive approach has fostered many long-standing relationships with clients, builders and consultants and results in enjoyable and successful projects.

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.