Aotearoa has a strong Californian bungalow tradition, well suited to local climate and craft skills, though many were poorly sited and had dark, separated rooms. This was the case with the Rongopai Street house. The plan has been carefully reworked for modern living, with an elegant arched theme throughout. It feels both rooted in the home’s original era and fresh in its update. Attention to energy use and air movement creates a home that needs little climatic intervention.