The above clearly shows this Winsomere Cres redesign project, a contemporary renovated home that incorporates the charm and character of an older time-worn ‘experienced’ house, whilst also capitalizing on the stunning views on offer. The original house on this waterfront site was a double-skin brick bungalow with warren-like rooms and little (if any) connection with the foreshore. The clients liked the traditional character detailing of the existing house but part of their brief was to maximise the aspect and especially the views.
Rear view of the new section of the house from the coastal foreshore clearly showing the zinc structure.
Philosophically therefore, a renovation project was the preferred option as opposed to a new build and as a result, the focus of the design was on an amalgam of the old and new structures.
Daytime expansive harbour views from the rear deck and the living room.
Formally the house comprises two existing and two new blocks, linked by the hallway, foyer and stairs. The existing blocks contain two brick-clad and lined bedrooms, an office and an original art deco styled bathroom.
Rear view of the house as situated on the site from the coastal foreshore.
The new blocks contain the living spaces in a zinc-clad apexed void, with the master suite in a cedar-screened block. These sit on a lower level plinth, which houses a guest bedroom, bathroom, laundry and media room.
The front character facade of the original brick house after renovation with cedar screen.
The original brickwork has been stripped back and painted white as part of the re-presentation of the old part of the house, and is further enhanced by the refinished interior doors, double-glazed existing lead-light windows and timber details.
Spectacular harbour view at dusk from the living room.
The house is directed towards the view and it is arranged so that, on entry from the street, there is a natural progression from the original house through to the new.
Expansive entrance foyer showing stained glass windows and the rich timber floor.
From the foyer, stairs lead down to the living areas, where the asymmetrically framed view is revealed.
Side view of the new section of the house showing the steps near the rear living room that lead to the coastal foreshore.
Roof: Zinc and membrane roofing
Cladding: Zinc cladding, cedar slatted screens, existing brick – both bagged and solid plastered
Floor: Matai timber strip flooring
The entrance way with stunning multi colored stained glass windows and door and antique side cabinet.
Hilton Solution dyed nylon carpet from Irvine Floorcoverings
New York Cemento tiles from HeritageTiles
White railway tiles from Heritage Tiles
Cork flooring from Cork Concepts
Other: Vitex and oak screens
The Media room with its solid oak bookcase.
Another corner of the media room with beautifully back lit bar display.
Media room with stone composite bar and solid oak battened cellar
The master bathroom with its cedar screening.
Location: Winsomere Cres, Westmere, Auckland, New Zealand
Architects: Dorrington Atcheson Architects
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The kitchen and dining room with a view to the bush outlook along the side boundary.
Completion: 2012
Builder: Precision Projects
House Area: 400m2 including garage
Wide view of the living, dining and kitchen areas showing the steps that cascade from upper to lower levels.
Photography: Emma-Jane Hetherington
Dining room area showing the designer overhead lighting and the pool and deck area outside.
Stairs connecting different levels to the entrance.
Stairwell with stained glass window wall and cedar slats adjoining the painted old brick wall.
Art Deco styled bathroom with 1950’s styled hand basin and tiled walls.
Dusk view into the living room with wooden panelled walls.
Neighborhood outlook from the rear deck with the pool in the background.
View from the living room up stairs to the kitchen dining area.
Kitchen with a solid timber breakfast bar and dark timber floor.