2023 New Zealand Architecture Awards Winner
Keene Family Home
A relatively unchanged street façade opens up (and up and up) to an extensive addition behind this project, skilfully managing the planning of a large house on a 40° slope, and in close proximity to neighbours on either side. The alteration achieves expansive views from each level and a surprising amount of outdoor amenity, including sheltered courtyards and a pool at the apex of the site. The palette of materials inside and out includes native timbers, woollen carpets, and cork which are sympathetic to the original house, but distinct from the white façade of the exterior and the neighbouring dwellings. This project is extremely responsive to the brief from the family — a physical copy of which is framed on a wall in the home office — with most requests highlighted and ticked off; clearly happy clients.
- Practice
- Bull O'Sullivan Architecture Ltd
- Category
- Housing - Alterations and Additions
- Location
- Auckland
