Home Gallery Projects Archive

Coromandel House

The Coromandel House is a new holiday home, located adjacent to Pauanui Beach and below the Pauanui Mountain. The brief was to replace a tired bach, which the family had enjoyed for many years, with a newly built house able to accommodate the family with several adult children and their friends. The design places the […]

Ponsonby House

The Ponsonby house is a new home built on a small site within an inner-city suburb, where council heritage protection zoning both protects existing older dwellings and ensures new buildings are sympathetic to the established character. The clients were a young couple with a particular requirement for a generous garage and workshop space for working […]

Sentinel House

The Sentinel house is a large home on Auckland’s waterfront, spread over 4 levels of spaces facing north to the harbour views. The brief required the conversion of the existing concrete building structure, converting it from multiple units to a single home. The design concept was to create a double-height main living space in the […]

Hobson Bay House

The requirement was for a large new family home, maximising connection to the exterior spaces and views over Auckland harbour. To create a connection to the terraces, pool and gardens, the living areas were all placed one level below street entry level. Entrance is a sequence of reveals and descents into the home. The house […]

Muriwai House

The Muriwai house is a weekend house used by a couple throughout the year as an escape from their urban working lives, located on a steep site perched above the ocean and Muriwai beach. The house is placed at the cliff edge to capture the dramatic views. The site is very exposed, and so the […]

Tuatua House

The Tuatua house is located in a coastal subdivision. The brief required a generous family holiday home suitable for frequent guests and informal entertaining, with space to garage a boat and sports equipment. The site is north-facing toward the view, but visible from the public walkway, and has adjacent homes on the two side boundaries. […]

Whangateau House

The house is located on a large flat site facing east across the estuary, with trees and gardens to the north and west. The brief was for a relaxed family holiday home, creating generous indoor and outdoor spaces for the family to gather, and separate sleeping zones for both family and guests to relax. The […]

Pohutukawa House

This new home occupies a site in suburban Auckland directly adjoining a popular swimming beach and coastal walkway. The family were based overseas and wanted this home as their NZ holiday home to enjoy their summers connecting with extended family and friends living in Auckland. The site is accessed via a long driveway entrance from […]

Dune House

This project is a new holiday home located within a coastal golf resort north of Auckland. The site, essentially a gently sloping dune, provides magnificent views to the ocean beyond, and over the golf course to the wider natural landscape to the west. However, the environment is also subject to strong winds and harsh dune […]

Courtyard House

The clients’ brief was simplistic, easy living with a strong connection to the lake and central courtyard. One that maximises views to the lake but offers areas of privacy from people and shelter from the winds and sun. A building sits nestled down, intentionally designed to screen neighbours. Simple and unassuming, two horizontal pavilions, a […]

Roger’s House

The clients’ brief was for a timeless, classic home that sits quietly among the neighbouring cribs. Their love of the mid-century style drove the use of simple materials—creating a warm, character-filled space. Simple and unassuming from the street, it is oriented to maximise views of the lake while sheltering from the wind and sun. The […]

Alexandra Rock House

The client’s brief for their home located in Alexandra, a place with strong personal connections, was to be a simple, not fussy and bold building that worked with the site and exposed as much rock as possible. The long and narrow site is at the end of an established suburban cul-de-sac and sits high on […]

Vineyard House

The client’s brief was to create a holiday home to enjoy with their extended family in their retirement. They wanted a home that captured the views of the mountains and gorge—a contemporary, low-maintenance home quietly sitting in the vines. Spaces to accommodate just a couple and expand to accommodate their children and grandchildren. A house […]

Dalefield

The clients’ brief was for a new house, to feel honest and grounded in its surroundings and to respect the existing cottage, complementing it, but not replicating it. The house had to be designed to maintain the essence of the site, the park-like surroundings, and to retain all trees. It had to capture the sun […]

Lake House

This project was a renovation of the original precast (shuttered concrete) and timber-framed house. It all began with a discussion with the clients, when they were seeking design ideas for the stair and progressively evolved into a full detailed renovation of each internal and external space of the entire house, including a series of living […]

Corten House

The brief called for a modern three-bedroom house, in keeping with the farm setting, and to maximise the views to the south to be light, warm and sunny. It was to incorporate a mix of contemporary clean lines with warm textures and high-quality, durable, low-maintenance but friendly materials. A home with a lodge feel; large […]

Terrace Edge

Located on the edge of the terrace surrounding picturesque Lake Hayes, this contemporary reimagination of the client’s existing holiday house has been thoughtfully planned around an array of living spaces for the occupants to escape and retreat to, while providing larger, flexible atrium-like spaces to come together as a family. Images: Simon Devitt

Herbst Bach

NZIA Jury Citation: An experimental building that explores the romance of what is not needed in a house. It succeeds as a room, a veranda and minimal ablution facilities. Lockable cupboards and sliding screens directly deal with security and weathering. The result is the essence of a building and one that heightens one’s involvement with […]

Omata Beach House

Architect: Lance Herbst, Nicola Herbst, Sianne Smith Structural Engineer: Sullivan Hall Landscaping: Jared Lockhart Furniture: Herbst Architects in association with Scott Zegers Design Photographer: Simon Wilson Contractor: Bell Construction

Pohutukawa House

Design: Sam Baxter Interiors: Peta Davy (Yellowfox) Landscape: Andy Hamilton Studio Engineer: Harris Foster Consultants Contractor: David Heard Photography: Thomas Cannings

Homestead Bay

Design: Matt Chaplin, Darren Joyce Interiors: Trinity Interiors, Client, Matt Chaplin Landscape: Suzanne Turley Landscapes Contractor: Bayshore Photography: Simon Devitt

Garden House

Design: Lawrence Sumich Project Team: Sam Baxter, Simon Watts, Paul Hanson. Interiors: Terry Hunzinker Landscape: Suzanne Turley Landscapes Engineer: Maurice Harris Photographer: Thomas Cannings

Hill House

Design: Lawrence Sumich Project Team: Simon Watts Interiors: Jen Pack Landscape: Suzanne Turley Landscapes Engineer: Maurice Harris Photographer: Hazel Redmond

Central Otago House

This mountain house is situated in a stunning and remote location, facing up to the Southern Alps and Mt Aspiring. Due to the sensitive zoning and location of the land, a large area of the house was buried to ensure that the visual impact of structure is sympathetic with the surroundings. A walled arrival court […]

Zed House

Following the 2011 Canterbury earthquake, a large brick two-storey multi-generational family house fell to the ground. The brief was for a house to be built of permanent materials so that it would be resilient to future earthquakes and flooding and would be a new family legacy project with a minimum design life of 200 years. […]

Lake Taupō House

The shores of Lake Taupō-nui-a-Tia have been dotted with settlements for 700 years, from the times when Ngāti Tuwharetoa were drawn to the great inland sea, and then, from the 1920s, fishing baches became prevalent as fishing became the main leisure activity. Later boats and boat sheds were added to the waterfront. So, when RTA […]

Kārearea House

This house sits in the tussock lands of the alpine region of the South Island, the natural habitat of the Kārearea. They lay the eggs typically into a simple scrape on the ground and they are fiercely protective of them. When on the ground their colouring and form camouflage them well into the landscape. Their […]

Pukapuka Road

The design of Belinda’s own home was inspired by its rural setting. A cluster of separate buildings are arranged around a central courtyard and joined by glazed walkways. The forms reflect the simplicity of New Zealand barns, with every attempt made to hide the distracting details of a modern home. Each is purposefully random in […]

Verdant House

This house designed for the family of a Wānaka artist is surrounded by rich, dense and vibrant perennial gardens — the inspiration for her work. The parallel desires of creating a home that was comfortably cosy and a working artist’s studio, along with secondary buildings to enable outdoor pursuits, informed the design approach and site […]

Waka Huia

Heritage renovations are projects of special interest to our studio. They represent opportunities to blend history with modernity, to preserve the essence of the past while adapting to the needs of the present, and to introduce new character in ways that complement and elevate the existing aesthetic. Many renovation projects are undertaken soon after a property […]

Point Wells Gables House

This beautifully crafted dwelling sits on a site alongside an estuarine tendril of Omaha River. It consists of three gabled volumes – a three-part play, if you’ll forgive some literary pretension, that consists of two separate wings, running north to south, connected by a boardwalk running east to west, to the guest wing. The home’s […]

Crinkle Cut

Located on a corner site surrounded by pōhutukawa, this house epitomises perfect summer living in a picturesque coastal setting with a close-knit community. The façade is composed of horizontal weatherboards with a battened grid that sets the windows of the building in elevations that are constantly in the feathered shadow of trees – which is […]

Passive Modern

This modern, energy-efficient home embraces its setting with grace and clarity. Established trees are carefully preserved and integrated, grounding the house in its landscape. Meticulous material selection and refined detailing elevate each space, while thoughtful planning of structure and form results in a low-energy home offering year-round comfort. Considered forms and precisely placed windows frame […]

Panorama

This multi-generational holiday home is a considered response to the needs of its inhabitants and the spectacular site overlooking Maramaratotara and Mercury Bays. The challenge of the site’s steep terrain, established pōhutukawa and native vegetation, called for sensitivity during the design and construction process. The result is a floating cedar box atop a stone base […]

Sisters Sanctuary

Set on the tranquil Rangitahi Peninsula, the Sisters Sanctuary instils a sense of calm, beauty, and solidarity throughout. The home is a considered response to the social dynamic of the developing street to the west and the expansive inlet views to the east. Two interlocking forms are expressed from the street, compositionally light horizontal timber […]

Woolshed Home

Returning home from overseas, our clients looked to embrace the rural lifestyle offered by this special coastal site, while also seeking a contemporary home that would support their busy family life. Captivated by the nostalgic charm of an original woolshed adjacent to the historic farm cottage, the project was initially conceived as a conversion of […]

Mangawhai Estuary Home

Located on the banks of the Mangawhai Estuary this home was conceived as a response to the patterns of flow prevalent in the estuary itself. The site borders a public walkway that winds along the edge of the estuary. The public and private realms have no distinct boundaries and conversations with passersby are welcomed by […]

Leigh Road

Architecture and landscape elements are curated consciously to embed this home in its exposed location, creating pockets of shelter with view shafts piercing the structure allowing occupants to connect with the outdoors throughout the year. This special site with panoramic coastal views towards Te Kohuroa (Matheson Bay) and quintessential rural outlook to Matakana Hill demanded […]

Chester Avenue

When our client bought the home, it was a very modest bungalow with inherent charm and character but little functionality to accommodate her and her young son. The humble home needed to mature from being cute to a fully realised residence. Having grown up on the traditional quarter-acre section, the client didn’t want the renovation […]

Matapouri Road

This unique piece of land is steeped in joyful childhood memories, encouraging a design that connects to the past, while creating architecture that sits beautifully in the present. The need to anchor the house to the land and its family history generated the semicircular form that hunkers into the clifftop. The house is a summer […]

Waimataruru

Few sites have the great character and engrossing natural beauty of this Otama house. In fact, it’s rare to have a situation so varied. Commanding ocean vistas give way to forested gullies, shadowy streams, wide beaches and rocky outcrops. The house is entered from the south – via a meandering path climbing from a stream […]

Kāpiti Coast House

Set on the rugged coastline of the Kāpiti Coast, this beachfront home by JTB Architects works with the contours of the land to create a grounded, immersive living experience.

Waterfall Bay House

“Set against a backdrop of mature bush clad hills within an idyllic bay, this retreat nestles into and engages with its environment. The interior is a triumph in timber, exquisitely detailed and crafted to deliver a house which is immediately inviting, enriching and relaxing.” Emphasising the intimate qualities of the small bay where it is […]

White House

Designed as a progression of spaces which moves from the south-facing entry towards the northern living areas, the house opens out dramatically to Takapuna Beach, the sea, and Rangitoto Island. A wall clad in vertical cedar boards greets the visitor outside the building, beginning as a fence on the left then morphing seamlessly into the […]

Huruhi

Huruhi is a home away from home for a young family, and at times their friends and extended family. It is a long and gently kinked form that runs along the steep contours of the site from west to east. A second building, a boatshed pavilion, sits lower on the site below the house providing […]

Whareroa

A family retreat tucked into the head of a valley at the south western end of Lake Taupo. Whareroa is a home away from home for a busy family, and at times a meeting place for extended family and friends to gather, fish and enjoy a slower pace of life. The building is a triangular […]

Townhouse

This contemporary duplex townhouse designed by Hulena Architects is the first home for a talented young musician who loves to cook. Spread over three floors, the lower ground is dedicated to a moody music studio where the necessary acoustic levels have been achieved through ceiling panels, wallpaper, floor rugs and velvet curtains and upholstery. On […]

Villa Remuera

The owners of this Remuera front section chose to build new in a traditional villa style. KKID was engaged to select finishes, colours and key furniture pieces to give it a cohesive and more contemporary feel that suited this busy family. We drew inspiration early on from Parisian apartments that manage to feel fresh and […]

Apartment Herne Bay

Our returning clients bought this Herne Bay apartment off the plans and engaged KKID to complete the interior design during the final stages of construction. Our clients were downsizing, having come from owning villas previously, so our design challenge was ensuring the layout encouraged entertaining guests as well as relaxation areas within a small, yet […]

Bungalow Remuera

For the major renovation of their tired bungalow the owners engaged KKID to help them realise their dream home. Responsible for the finishes, colours, custom furniture and window treatments we worked closely with Reinard Poleman builders to achieve a layered, contemporary bungalow aesthetic that is also highly practical for a young busy family. Photography Hamish […]

Villa Sandringham

The front bedrooms and façade are all that remains of the original 1920s villa in this renovation project, designed by Malcolm Walker Architects to bring light and openness to the living and private spaces. The owners were keen to retain what character they could while putting a contemporary spin on it. The brief for the […]

Dreamy Villa Restoration – Freemans Bay

This architecturally designed house in Freemans Bay is one of two side-by-side villas that we began building simultaneously. The home has been built as two separate residences, both with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The top level is a full master suite with sweeping views of the city and Skytower. We placed importance on keeping […]

Pool House Luxury – Karaka Boutique Pool House

This architecturally designed pool house in rural Karaka is dripping with luxury and style. With a state-of-the-art office space, kitchenette and bar, indoor and outdoor living zones and a stunning bathroom, this space is more than just your average pool house. The project features multiple indoor and outdoor fireplaces from Living Flame, a custom European […]

Ponsonby Dreaming – An Urban Renovation

The existing two-bedroom home in central Ponsonby was the ‘ugly duckling’ of the street before a complete transformation, expertly executed by Lewis Build and designed by Kraftworx Architecture. The house was partially demolished then extensively remodelled and rebuilt over the existing footprint, with extended floor areas over existing roof areas to create a spacious and […]

The Italian Job – Orakei Luxury Masonry Home

This epic concrete masonry new build in Orakei features seven bathrooms and five bedrooms, and the top floor is an entertainment area with bar and dining. The four-storey home was built using the STO plaster system and features Accumen Shapes to form the curves, and Low E double glazing throughout. The Italian-style home sits on […]

Eco-living in Kumeu

This stunning eco-build in rural West Auckland features innovative building products to reduce energy use and increase healthy living for our clients. This was our first experience using the SIP Panel system by Formance, which increases the insulation value significantly. The cladding is a mixture of designer series NZ Brick with pockets of cedar shiplap […]

New Shoots Children’s Centre

Architect: Smith Architects The first five years of a human’s life is when the foundations for behaviour, health and learning throughout life are laid down. A child’s brain develops more and faster than at any other time, so it’s crucial that the environment that pre-schoolers spend time is in healthy, encourages imagination and creativity, and […]

Waimauku House

Architect: Lucy Hayes-Stevenson

Maitahi Quarter Townhouses

Embracing the riverside location on Nelson’s Maitai River, the architectural silhouette of these townhouses draws on the vernacular of the boat shed; a sheltering space that floats above the water, transitioning its occupants from the land to the sea. The design balances the public nature of the central-city location with both openness to the river […]

Muriwai Retreat

Architect: Integrado

Hollywood House

Designed by Chris Tate, this Palm Springs-inspired home, boasts floor-to-ceiling glass sliders, open bright living spaces, and a swimming pool surrounded by swaying palms. Designed with entertaining on the agenda, this white-painted, brick, U-shaped retreat is sunny and private. The large kitchen is the hub of the house and is flanked by two separate wings […]

Cantilever House

Architect Chris Tate was fortunate to be given a blank canvas as a brief from his clients, a fairly unique opportunity for any designer of homes. “I really enjoyed having free reign with the design of Takapuna House; it was such a unique experience,” says Chris. “I was basically asked to design a high-end modern […]

Matapouri Bay Bach

Architect: Gel Architects This new family home is a stunning example of how thoughtful design can integrate with nature to create harmonious spaces. Built on a challenging site, this home takes full advantage of its surroundings with superb views that survey the coastline and the regenerating native bush around it. This home has extensive wrap-around […]

Nicholls

Richmond

Greenhithe

Jervois

Grattan

Cameron

Benson

Sussex

Westmere

Ripon

Wainui

Glenbush

Mineral Workspace

This interior challenges what an office should look like. It invites conversation and socialising. It is not defined by fashion but sits further away from it, informed by it’s users and brand. The workspace balances the practicalities of an office with an atmospheric client-focused space. The business operates as a distributor of select wines and […]

Scenic Bathroom

This was a run-down 90’s renovated bathroom in a 70’s home. Aesthetically the brief was to modernise, bring in light and add a sense of understated luxury. From a functional stand point the client wanted a large bath and shower, plenty of storage and child-friendly finishes. Although the bathroom is spacious, an existing window meant […]

Wainui Bathroom

This design was for a lovely family that wanted to update their family bathroom and guest toilet in Wainui. The client a talented artist herself, wanted to create a bathroom that works in with the feel of the house and has a timeless aesthetic. The entry and living area of the house have gorgeous slate […]

Hobson

Westmere Residence

This compact family home was originally designed by Richard Priest and Susan Hillery in the early 2000’s. It has a well defined high contrast modern aesthetic. A protective shell of steel & darkened cedar surrounds the interior, that originally was very minimal with strong lines, crisp white walls and dark flooring throughout. The objective was […]

My Laundry Bag

The initial brief from the client of ‘My Laundry Bag’ was to move away from the perception of a traditional laundromat – usually designed purely on function, often dark & run down. The concept needed to embrace the needs of the customer and provide a space that is attractive to come to while at the […]

Orsini Jewellery

The Italian name “Orsini” along with the client’s history with, and love for, Italy was important to the design of their new adjoining Atelier space. It provided us with an authentic narrative that would allow for a timeless aesthetic. With tradition, history, quality and lasting beauty being key principles of Orsini jewellery, we were able […]

Kimiora Street

Our Clients acquired this apartment to function as a city pad and an airbnb. As purchased, the apartment interiors had a sterile modern feel with white surfaces dominating throughout. The brief was to reimagine the space with a warm inviting atmosphere, and to add colour to the space. Division of the existing open-plan living area […]

Omahu

valley road modern rustic

This beauty is set on a gorgeous section on the corner of Valley Road. It features a black board and batten exterior and a functional design. As soon as you walk through the impressive front door you can see all the features throughout this home. From the black concrete floors to the timber feature elements this home is full of texture and style.

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