Titirangi alteration turned a batch with a lifetime of memories into an elegant home nestled into the hills overlooking the majestic Te Wao Nui o Tiriwa Waitākeres Ranges. The elevated extension projects out from the bush, bathing the deck and living area in northern sunlight. Although the structure has doubled in size, it was key to retain the identity of its original form....
FINALIST - TIDA NZ RENOVATION OF THE YEAR Additions and alterations to an existing 3 bedroom 1990‘s bungalow reconfigure the floor plan to include an open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area with a double garage below, located in an additional wing in place of the existing carport. The new L shaped layout cradles a north facing terrace, accessible from both the living area and master bedroom, capturing all day sun and Rangitoto sea views. The alteration provides two bedrooms and...
The recessed patio’s provide sun and rain shelter as well as privacy with full height glazing (living and master bedroom areas) to deliver day light (and sun) deep into the apartments, enables passive solar space heating and cooling. Non patio glazing on the external façade, has been kept narrower for sun and privacy control, while still delivering ample day light due to its height. Life Mark design principles result in safe and adaptable homes that occupants can live in over time...
For more than 30 years Kamermans Architects has designed Passive Solar Heated houses that largely heat and cool themselves. In cooler climates there will be a need for some additional heating, which is best done through a heated concrete floor slab. The low winter and high summer sun angles combined with wide eaves keep the slab warm in winter and cool in summer. That warmth, or coolness, is retained through high levels of insulation. Cross ventilation to opening windows at...
The brief required a highly sustainable, single storey, contemporary, four bedroom country house on a flat site, surrounded by mountain ranges. The clients relocated to Queenstown from their Auckland, Greenhithe home, also designed by KA 13 years ago. 'Wings over Water' extends towards and sits in unity with the mountains, displaying its own peaks and troughs created by the butterfly roof with two twisted planes which emphasise the drama of the surrounding landscape. The size and angles of the soffits have been designed to guide the winter...
A compact, sloping site in a heritage area, surrounded by windows on neighbouring properties, presented a unique challenge for KA. The Bell Road house sits discretely among the villas and bungalows, drawing from the existing typology in scale and finish. As you approach the entrance, the house presents as an understated, single storey facade, retaining privacy from the adjacent building by utilising high level windows. Moving around the site, the house extends down the bank revealing a two storey glazed elevation providing...
RUNNER UP - INTERNATIONAL APR HOUSE DESIGN AWARDS FINALIST - TIDA NZ ARCHITECT HOMES AWARDS A holiday house for a family of nine. Different functions in the house were given their own shape and cladding, resulting in a sculptural composition....
RUNNER UP - INTERNATIONAL APR HOUSING AWARDS The brief called for a three bedroom permanent residence with a double garage and guest accommodation. The site is located on the Mahurangi Peninsula, about one hour drive North of Auckland. We chose to create two separate pavilions; one, the double garage with guest quarters underneath and the other, the main three bedroom house. The garage pavilion is connected to the main house with an elevated walkway through the native bush. The walkway enters the main...
This modest budget, 3 bedroom house has a Homestar rating of 7. Sustainable features include: Natural (solar) heating and cooling with underfloor heating back up Double glazing and "ultra" thermal insulation Rainwater storage for toilets, laundry, car wash and garden irrigation Solar PV panels to generate electricity Predominant timber construction (renewable resource). ...
HONOURABLE MENTION - INTERNATIONAL APR HOUSING AWARDS A holiday house for a professional couple. At later stage it may become their main residence. Different functions in the house were given their own shape & cladding, resulting in a sculptural composition: Stained timber "wedge": Open plan living, dining, kitchen and decks, elevated above ground and directed at the sea view. Colorsteel "oval": Master bedroom with en-suite and dressing room, a lookout quite separate from the rest of the house. Plastered "cube": Guest bedrooms, bathrooms,...
