Prospect House

Prospect House is a contemporary new home situated on a generous site in Mt Eden. The house enjoys a sense of prospect with views both within and beyond the site. The brief was to create a family home with a sense of ease and liveability. A home that would enhance the sense of connection to Maungawhau and the wider Mt Eden landscape, and at the same time, provide a sense of privacy and sanctuary through a connected series of spaces across the entirety of the site. Inspiration came from the client's memories of her grandparents mid-century home which was built around a courtyard and expressed a cosy ambience through a soft palette of textured materials. The honest and consistent use of materials from inside to out in the new home includes warm cedar, soft limestone, muted matt lichen joinery and stone crazy paving, which together create a richly textured and tactile experience. Scope: Spatial Review, Colour Scheme, Kitchen, Scullery & Laundry Design, Bathroom Design, Lighting, Furniture Design, Window Treatments, Soft Furnishings, Procurement