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Out of sight Carefully positioned below a ridgeline, this home stays secluded both from the road above and the valley floor below
As we become increasingly aware of the negative effects our actions can have on our world, many of us are responding by wanting homes that ‘sit lightly on the land’. It’s a phrase that can encompass a number of architectural aspects – and many of those were integral to the design of this new home by Abramson Teiger Architects. Design principal Trevor Abramson says the primary goal of the project was to craft a maintenance-free home that suited the owners’ active lifestyle while respecting the natural habitat.
“It’s a beautiful site that looks out over a protected nature preserve down to the valley, with mountain views beyond – so it could never be built out,” says Abramson. But it did come with zoning restrictions – it needed to be secluded from the ridgeline and hidden from the valley floor below. This, combined with the aim to maximise views, determined the position of the house on the site and its layout. “Also, the owners’ request to have no stairs, despite the sloping site, meant the house would have quite a large footprint.”
Previous pages: To meet the owners’ request for a maintenance-free home, Abramson Teiger Architects specified Corten steel panels and concrete, plus a zinc roof. The guest wing – seen here on the left – is raised on concrete columns to minimise the building’s footprint on the site. Facing page: Concrete is the predominant interior material, forming the walls and floors, but is softened by stained grey Douglas fir ceilings. Above: Roll down blinds are housed in slots between concrete walls and the wood ceiling, providing privacy and sun shade when required.
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To help accommodate these factors, the garage was pushed back into the hillside, and landscaped over the top so that it is hardly visible. The main living area was allocated the prime viewing corner, with the master suite then placed at one end of the home and a guest wing at the other. It’s this guest wing, clad in slowly weathering Corten steel, that greets visitors to the home, says associate principal David Pascu. “The guest wing is raised off the ground, up to almost 2.5m. We could have
had the walls continue down to grade, but we wanted to minimise the footprint on the land. We liked the idea of seeing underneath a portion of the house to glimpse the views when you arrive,” says Pascu. The Corten steel also meets the request for low maintenance materials, as do the zinc roof, the architectural concrete walls and the polished concrete slab that extends throughout the house. Another restriction on the design stipulated a maximum ratio of 30% glazing for the house, though that could be
Facing page: A zinc tray above the living room’s concrete wall creates an impression that the zinc roof and guttering system penetrate the interiors. Above: The main entrance to the house is seen in the centre of this image. Polished concrete is the principal floor material and was poured in one complete level throughout the house, as the owners wanted no stairs or steps. Panel-formed concrete was poured on site for the walls. The wall seen here was designed specifically to display an artwork that is almost 4m high.
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Architect: Trevor Abramson FAIA, Abramson Teiger Architects Builder: Dynamic Custom Homes Structural engineer: KL&A Structural Engineers Cladding: Corten steel Roofing: VM Zinc Doors and windows: Aluminium-clad wood windows from Dynamic Architectural Doors and Windows Flooring: Polished concrete Ceiling: Douglas fir Heating: In-floor hydronic heating, plus heat pump Kitchen designer: Chris Tosdevin, Bulthaup Santa Monica Cabinetry: Bulthaup; dark grey anodised aluminium, white natural anodised aluminium, applewood Countertop: Bulthaup thin grey quartz with dark stained oak wood block Splashback, sink, faucet: Bulthaup Oven: Miele Cooktop: Miele Induction Ventilation: Bulthaup louvred hood Refrigeration: Miele Dishwasher: Miele Kitchen bar stool: Mark Albrecht Studio Kitchen pendant lighting: Romeo Moon Pendant lights by Flos Dining table: Monica Armani Dining Table by B&B Italia Dining chairs: Charlotte Dining Chairs by B&B Italia Sofa: Michelle Effe Sofa by B&B Italia Arm chairs: Metropolitan Arm Chairs by B&B Italia Living area rug: SG Airy Premium Rug by Kymo Teak stools: By Rama Watana from Design Within Reach Blinds: Lutron Fireplace: Spark Modern Fires Story by Paul Taylor Photography by David Agnello
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Previous pages: The owners’ choice of applewood veneer cabinetry for the Bulthaup kitchen influenced the timber selection for the ceiling. A large scullery is accessed to the right of the kitchen, while on the left is access to a passageway leading to the guest bedrooms. Above: A cantilevered concrete slab balcony runs alongside the main living areas and accentuates other floating elements in the design. Right: Living, dining and kitchen areas occupy the centre of the home, with the guest wing to the right and the master suite to the left.
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exceeded if measures were taken to ensure the house performed well thermally. By having the arrival facade primarily presenting a blank face, the view side of the house could be almost fully glazed. “But we did go over the 30% fenestration because there was such value in having as much glass as possible. In turn, we used triple-paned glazing with two layers of argon gas between, which has a higher insulation value than is typical.” Other environmental and sustainability elements in the design include hydronic
in-floor radiant heating as well as installation of a geothermal system which makes use of the natural temperature difference in the earth to heat and cool the home. An insulation layer placed between the concrete foundations and the concrete floor creates thermal separation and prevents heat loss underneath the house. And a rain screen system is used to minimise thermal bridging from the exterior steel cladding. The steel panels are mounted on a system of battens allowing air to circulate between the panels
and wall. This reduces heat transfer and removes moisture. David Pascu says that the key to the success of the design of the house lies in its simplicity. “We didn’t try hard to force anything into the design. We simply followed the owners’ brief and added some nice touches in the details – and the materials just work really beautifully together. “You couldn’t really lose when you’re given a site like this. It’s probably the nicest site I’ve ever had to work on.”
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Above: A cut above – this home’s plaster and cedar exterior has street appeal-plus. The large, two-storey four bedroom home attracted three awards at the Registered Master Builders Regional Awards and also achieved a Gold Reserve award at the Nationals. It won the Carters $1million–$2million National Gold Reserve Award; was the Local Category Winner for Manawatu/ Wanganui/East Coast region; and also attracted the Carters $1million– $2million Gold Award.
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As diverse as the materials and layouts are, these dramatic award-winning Fowler Homes houses all reflect the design vision and attention to detail that the firm is well known for. This grand multiple awardwinning home is a case in point. At the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards 2016 the residence took out the Gold Reserve Award and Gold Award in the Carters $1 million
– $2 million category, together with winning the Manawatu Local Category Award. This attractive two-storey home has a curved iron roof that flows over the top storey like a wave meeting the shore. Below the feature roof, a mix of Rockcote Integra and cedar cladding, with floating eaves and large glass panels, offers a strong street presence. Oversized double doors
open to the full-height, lightfilled entry. A staircase with a bespoke timber rail winds its way to the second storey, with its four bedrooms, study and three bathrooms. The home’s formal living area complete with media unit is perfect for movie nights, while the open-plan kitchendining-living area is ideal for socialising. The main bathroom has a freestanding spa bath.
This four-bedroom Flat Bush residence is on one level for convenient modern living – its building platform neatly cuts into the gently sloping section. Facing towards the street, two strong gables signal the home’s spacious garage and semi-covered alfresco living area. The sheltered deck is great for barbecues, no matter the weather, and is effectively a continuation of the gracious,
open-plan interiors. A subtle Spanish-style finish adds a nice touch to the plastered brickwork, while a solid wood front door sets the tone for the well-considered interiors. Designed and built for a family with grown children, the semi-rural lifestyle residence is still connected to the city, with strategically placed windows offering views to the Auckland skyline.
The clever design screens out neighbouring homes from view without compromising on all-important solar gain. With two generous-sized living spaces, four bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms, the 312m2 home offers understated luxury on a modest budget. A huge walk-in pantry is tucked away behind a cavity slider in the contemporary home’s sleek entertainer kitchen.
Top: Twin peaks – distinctive roof forms are all part of the dramatic street presence for this Fowler Homes four-bedroom home, entered in the Futureproof building new homes $500,000-650,000 category. Above left: The solid wood front door in vertical tongue and groove cedar creates a great first impression. Above: A hassle-free built-in feature gas fire adds to the ambience of the cosy carpeted lounge and dining area.
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This page: Gimme shelter – large sliders and bifolds open up this home’s interiors to a sheltered, sun-drenched deck. The house won the National Gold Reserve Award, Resene New Home $300,000 – $400,000; was the Local Category Winner; and attracted the Gold Award, Resene New Home $300,000$400,000, as well as being the Local Lifestyle Winner in the people’s choice award.
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This innovative home was a 2016 multiple award winner for Fowler Homes. It won National Gold Reserve Resene Award– New Home $300,000-$400,000; Category Resene – New Home $300,000-$400,000; and Gold Resene – New Home $300,000$400,000; as well as the Lifestyle people’s choice Award. Nestled on a subdivided section, the Westown home makes great use of space. The
215m2 floorplan includes two living areas, separate dining and a large deck. There are three generous bedrooms – the master with a massive walk-in wardrobe and ensuite – a main bathroom, and a private study. The interiors reflect modern style and attention to detail. The home’s funky kitchen is a talking point – featuring a cedar ceiling, a pop-down television and hidden scullery.
The formal dining area is ideal for intimate evening meals with friends, with drinks enjoyed around the built-in bar – an entertainer’s dream. The house is economical to heat over winter with a 5kW Micro Inverter back-to-thegrid solar system and wood fire. Polished concrete floors capture solar heat for release at night, while insulation ensures the home is snug all year round.
Soak up the sun inside or out – this modern Omokoroa home is awash with natural light. White walls and polished concrete floors ramp up the natural illumination as it floods into the north-facing living spaces. The cleverly designed home won the Silver Award 2016 for Future Proof Building in the $500,000-$650,000 category. The spacious, contemporary kitchen is designed for
those who love entertaining. Positioned between the dining space and alfresco living, the central island keeps the cook connected to the action. A soaring 4.4m-high ceiling creates a dramatic sense of space. Corner glass sliders open wide, effectively eliminating a whole wall and allowing the interior to become one with the outdoor room. Here, full-height windows create a pleasant
cross breeze. When you’d just rather stay in, the attractive gas fire – with its feature surrounds – forms an eye-catching focal point in the lounge. The fully insulated RibRaft floor with heat pump also keeps the home snug and warm. Four bedrooms, two well-appointed bathrooms, a computer nook and a scullerylaundry make this a functional and family-friendly home.
This page: A dramatic gable, extrahigh ceiling and white interiors are leading features of this home that’s all about capturing the sun. The contemporary, well-connected house won the Silver Award in the Future Proof Building $500,000 – $650,000 category in the Master Builders House of the Year Awards. The house is clad in Rockcote and Linea weatherboard and has a 265m2 floorplan.
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Top: This two-level, architecturally designed home won an impressive five awards at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards. Above and above right: The home connects strongly with its natural environment through extensive glazing opening to a sprawling deck. Plus there’s a second deck on the lower level. The designer kitchen provides a dramatic aesthetic and functional focus within this home.
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This expansive home won five awards at the Master Builders House of the Year Awards in the following categories: National Gold reserve award – Nulook new home $650,000-1million; Gold award – Nulook new home $650,000-1million; the Coveted Local Craftsmanship award; the Lifestyle Bathroom Excellence Award and Lifestyle Outdoor Living Award. The 380m2 home is ideally
suited to its peaceful Pitone landscape, with ample glazing encouraging its owners to step out and enjoy the relaxed alfresco living. There they can soak up water views from the spa pool, or unwind on the deck with a built-in barbecue. The architecturally designed home enjoys broad views of the Tasman Sea from the living area while the Katikara Stream is seen from almost every room.
Glass bifolds connect to the open-plan area with an entertainer’s kitchen. Two children’s bedrooms are set apart in their own area and the guest room, with ensuite, is near the entry. The master bedroom offers a peaceful retreat, while the ensuite has a feature freestanding bath and double shower. There’s a boat shed, double garage and lower deck to complete the picture of relaxation.
Peace and tranquillity abound in this home in The Lakes, Tauranga, winner of a Silver Award in the Gib Showhome category. An elegant natural palette ties the interior and exterior together, and connects the house to its surroundings. Multiple outdoor spaces offer a choice of covered alfresco dining or sun-soaked solitude. Intelligently designed, this 208m2 modern family home has
three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two living spaces. As well as a media lounge, there’s the central kitchen-dining-family hub. The scullery-laundry’s clever design links directly to the garage and outdoors, keeping messy jobs behind the scenes. The home’s super energyefficient heating includes a condensing boiler that runs radiators in the main bedroom and open-plan living spaces.
Top: This Silver Award-winning home with large windows and central deck fits snugly into its surroundings. Above: The home’s light, modern interior is appealing to the eye. Turning left from the welcoming entry, guests arrive at this private media lounge complete with a gas fire and glass sliders to the deck. Left: Chic, durable finishes feature throughout the modern residence.
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Top and above right: This multi-award winning home stands proud on the land. The Rockcote and cedar board cladding also complements its semi-rural setting. The home has three bedrooms, an office and a well-appointed kitchen. A second lounge is set apart from the main living areas. Above: The Fowler Homes residence blurs the lines between indoors and out, with large sliders opening up the living areas to a sprawling deck.
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Three awards were won by this Fowler Homes residence: Category Placemakers – New Home $400,000-$500,000; Gold Placemakers – New Home $400,000-$500,000 and National Gold reserve Placemakers – New Home $400,000- $500,000. The generous-sized family hideaway stands on a hillside facing Mt Taranaki. Blessed with panoramic views, this tasteful home presents a great
addition to the landscape. Simple, yet sophisticated, the 277m2 executive residence reflects an incredible attention to detail. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an office, a separate laundry and attached double garage all serve a modern lifestyle in this remote setting. The heart of the home is the central living area with its spacious kitchen-dining-lounge. Indoor-outdoor flow connects
the interiors beautifully to the great outdoors while a second lounge is a cosy space to relax. The master bedroom reflects excellent design with a luxurious ensuite, walk-in wardrobe and office. Both the home’s bathrooms feature floor-to-ceiling tiling and a tub caters for those who enjoy a relaxing soak. This home has a continuous flow hot water system and a roof solar system.
This Ohauiti house sets the scene for harmonious family living and easy entertaining. The home took out the Silver Award in the Placemakers – New Home $400,000-$500,000 category. Sitting serenely on a sloping site, the Ohauiti house sets the scene for relaxed family living and easy entertaining. Linea weatherboards lend this modern-functioning home
a traditional feel, while feature stonework adds interest to the slate-coloured exterior. The large garage is another bonus. The master bedroom and open-plan living space face north, maximising natural light and warmth. The 276m2 home is snug in winter, while plenty of windows bring natural cross ventilation over summer. The main living space is the centre of family life and
opens via huge glass sliders to the spacious portico. A formal lounge is a great addition. The extra high ceiling is a star, rising to 4m in the internal area where the kitchen, with its walk-in pantry, is a social focus. There are four bedrooms and two well-designed bathrooms, including an ensuite off the master bedroom. The latter also has a walk-in wardrobe and access to alfresco living.
Top: Grey Linea weatherboard and stone accent elements give this home a traditional feel, despite its modern functionality on the inside. The residence won the Silver Award in the Placemakers – New Home $400,000-$500,000 category. Above left and above: North-facing entertaining spaces and large windows and sliders mean the home is warm and inviting year round.
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Top: Low-set and sprawling, this Feilding home won three awards in the National Master Builders awards. Above: Solid cedar timber doors open up to a generous circulation corridor on the interior. Above right: Moulded cabinetry sits above ceramic tiled plank flooring in the classic, yet contemporary kitchen. Black granite benches and a black sink are pitch-perfect additions.
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This four-bedroom home won big at the Master Builders Regional House of the Year 2016 awards, taking out the Gold Reserve, Nulook New Home $650,000-$1million and Gold Award, Nulook New Home $650,000-$1million as well as Local Category Winner for the Manawatu region. The Feilding home exudes class and comfort at every turn with double cedar front doors
opening to the superb interior. Feature wallpapers, high ceilings and plush wool carpet combine to create elegant living spaces. From the formal lounge, the eye is drawn to the rural views, with large glass doors encouraging an easy flow to a veranda. Skylights set into the extended roofline add to the home’s light-filled, ambience. Gas fires featuring floating
mantels add a more traditional touch in the formal and casual living rooms. The home’s study with built-in sewing station is a major plus for keen crafters. A ducted heat pump sends warmth into the garage, laundry, bathrooms and bedrooms. The master has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite retreat. The second bathroom is equally dramatic with sleek black tiles and refined fittings.
The Silver Award for FutureProof Building – New Home $500,000-$600,000 went to this airy, well-connected home. Nestled among established gardens, the four-bedroom Ohau home offers traditional design touches combined with modern functionality. Two bathrooms and three living areas offer plenty of options in the 254m2 design. The home’s grand vaulted
entrance with two cedar doors, copper trim and feature lighting opens to the formal tiled entrance. A pebble floor inset leads from here to the diningkitchen area, while a separate service area connects the fully tiled laundry and guest toilet to the internal double garage. The master bedroom’s chic ensuite has a freestanding tub and double shower. Guest bedrooms are in a separate wing.
Top: This home’s expansive outdoor room is really hard to beat. The residence won a Silver Award for Future-Proof Building, New Home $500,000-$600,000. Above: The kitchen exudes old-fashioned charm, from the freestanding Falcon range and moulded cabinetry to the subway tiles and a rustic pot filler. Left: Framing the land – the timberlined pavilion is a feature of the home.
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Top: This South Island home sports a black and white exterior with strong street appeal. The design won in two categories at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards 2016. Above: Floor-to-ceiling windows and built-in cabinetry make for lightfilled, uncluttered interiors in this Fowler Homes’ residence. While floor tiles feature in some areas, the living spaces are made cosy with extra insulation and wool carpet.
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This Fowler Homes house attracted Local Category Winner in the Mid & South Canterbury region and a Gold Award, PlaceMakers New Home $400,000-$500,000. The Ashburton abode with three-bedrooms and a study nook is designed to impress. The owners wanted to downsize – and they did so in style. Dark powdercoated doors stand out in strong contrast to
the white cladding and match the roof for extra street appeal. The light, airy interior with over-height doors achieves a great feeling of space in the 204m2 home. High impact, low maintenance tile floors set off the entrance, bathroom, ensuite and kitchen. The bathroom and ensuite enjoy underfloor heating, while carpet keeps things cosy in the lounge areas. And the flowing, open-plan
living spaces offer plenty of room to wine, dine and recline, while handy in-built shelving means there’s ample storage. Glass sliders in the lounge and in the master bedroom open up to sun-soaked alfresco spaces for morning coffee or evening drinks. In addition, a ducted heatpump system keeps the whole home toasty in winter and cool over summer.
There’s much to like in this energy-efficient home, which won the Silver Award in the Placemakers – New Home $400,000-$450,000 category. Designed with simplicity and convenience in mind, the 284m2 home is clad in lowmaintenance Midland brick set beneath a Corona Shake roof. A large entrance hall leads through to the primary openplan living spaces. Over-height
doors add a touch of grandeur. The home maximises passive solar gain and its pleasant rural outlook through ample glazing. Two living areas, two bathrooms, three bedrooms, plus a study and large alfresco area make it a perfect place to live, relax and entertain in. To get away from it all, the master suite also has private outdoor access. Solar hot water, LED lighting, in-slab heating
and a wetback fire are all kind on the planet and your power bill. A heat pump can also keep things cool when required, and this is further aided by a heattransfer kit. For details of Fowler Homes offices nationwide, phone 0800 4 FOWLER (4 369 537). Or visit www.fowlerhomes.co.z search: 49045 or fowler at Trendsideas.com
Top: This kiln-fired clay brick-clad residence took out the Silver Award for the Placemakers – New Home $400,000-$450,000 category. Above left and above: The four bedroom, two bathroom expansive family home’s predominantly white interiors are contrasted with dark timber floors. Most surfaces are lowmaintenance and the house boasts a variety of low-energy, low-cost heating solutions.
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Framing the landscape This renovation sees the rear section of the house reworked and the front raised and built afresh as a contemporary, living space cum viewing platform
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Modern architecture’s about much more than just having the most glass to access the broadest views. Much as a painting is enhanced by its frame, so too do the lines of a home set off its scenic outlooks. This renovation features walls of glass in the fully reinvented section of the home but the terrace wall beyond provides scale and perspective to the idyllic lake setting. Undertaken by architect Tom Rowe, this major home transformation was a game of two halves. The rear section of the home – a surveyor’s cottage in another
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Preceding pages: This substantial renovation of a lakeside home by architect Tom Rowe involved recladding and reworking the interiors of the rear of the existing house and all but starting again on the front. The exteriors are clad in travertine stone. Above: Railway sleepers add a natural look to the hard landscaping. On the steeper side of the verandah, the terrace separates off from the home and becomes a walkway or air bridge. Left: As you were – the basic nature of the original home. Even back then the front of the home was positioned a few steps up from the rear section.
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Above: Connected to the land. Large-format sliding doors minimise the number of vertical lines in the lounge which is effectively a sheltered viewing gallery. The stone floor tiles continue from the lounge out to the terrace, further blurring the lines between indoors and out. A nib wall and low glass balustrade frame the setting without detracting from it. The landscaping is built up to terrace height at right, avoiding the need for safety balustrading on this side.
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life – was partially retained, with rooms reshuffled to create a new kitchen, dining areas and bedrooms. This was clad afresh in Italian travertine stone and a brand new traditional sloping roof was introduced. However, the front section of the home has been spectacularly reinvented. “Together with the new kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms, and redeveloping the existing basement, the owners wanted a new expansive lounge pavilion and terrace to maximise the setting,” says Rowe. “To achieve this, we first stripped out
the existing front section of the residence, which was a few steps up from the rear half, and rebuilt from the floor up.” In contrast to the sloping rear roof, Rowe introduced a boldly contemporary flat roof on the front pavilion. The lounge area is much like an expansive viewing gallery, having double-glazed glass walls and sliders on three sides. The sliding doors were designed to the maximum area to reduce the number of vertical lines that would have otherwise interrupted the 270° view of the picturesque lake and
surrounding hills. However, with so much glass involved, additional unobtrusive structural support was required. “We used the fireplace as a structural element with its stone facade concealing structural steel to support the glass box and provide an anchor for the roof.” While the new glass viewing lounge takes the same footprint as the old lounge, a covered terrace was built around the raised glass room which increases its sense of space and its flow out to the land. “The stone terrace platform was created
to expand the home. This has a 3.6m-high verandah roof and is open to the surroundings on three sides.” The pavilion and terraces are also clad in travertine tile, connecting them to the older part of the home. These are in a plank configuration, laid horizontally to emphasise the horizontality of the home. On the edge of the terrace, on its high sides, a glass balustrade rises above a stone nib wall – maximising the views. The other side is balustrade-free, with the grounds built up here to meet the terrace.
Plan: The front section of the home – opposite the garage end – has the new, modern lounge pavilion. This is a few steps up from the kitchen and bedrooms, an elevation retained from the original house. The terrace extends out from the glass box on three sides. The footprint is the same as prerenovation, but the home’s entertaining and living areas have been greatly expanded, largely due to the introduction of the large covered terrace.
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These pages: With so much of the home’s liveable space outdoors and under cover, the architect came up with a novel way to ensure a warm, natural light on the terrace. The roof is punctuated with square light wells with honey-coloured translucent onyx slabs. These admit natural light by day and are supplemented by artificial light at night. As a playful addition, the outdoor dining table has the same onyx embedded in its top – as though shadows of the amber onyx are playing across its surface. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Sam Hartnett
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Architect: Tom Rowe, Rowe Baetens Architecture Builder: Antonio Builders Cladding: Travertine marble from Italian Stone Roof: Colorsteel, Nuralite membrane Floors: Travertine Doors and windows: Wood Wallcoverings: Gib Paint: Resene Heating: Warmington fireplace Fireplace surround: Travertine Lighting: Lighting Solutions Terrace ceiling inserts: Onyx Furniture: Outdoor dining table, travertine and onyx top
Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Homes – Winner
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WINNER: ARCHITECT-DESIGNED APARTMENT LSA Architects, Melbourne
View from the top This glass-walled, semi industrial-themed apartment pays a nod to its site’s origins while making the most of its inner-city outlooks at every turn For a major renovation, or in this case major addition and transformation, the bones of the existing structure can have a dramatic impact on all design choices, even down to the flooring. This eyrie-like residence by LSA Architects is essentially a brand new two-storey apartment nestled atop an existing steel-framed warehouse. Linda Simons, principal architect at LSA Architects, led the upmarket, inner-city project. “The brief was for a sleek, minimalist design to match the urban setting of this warehouse redevelopment,” says Simons. One of the key elements of the design was to draw on the city
views and create a sense of space on what was a rather narrow allotment.” As part of the wider project, Simons also modernised and refurbished the commercial spaces on the lower floors which had previously had an intermediary life as a recording studio. However, it was the good bones of the warehouse which allowed LSA to create such an open feel in the apartment above. “Because the warehouse was framed in structural steel we were able to simply extend this framing upwards to support the new floors. The strong steel structure meant we could create
Previous pages: This long, narrow apartment rises above its industrial setting like an eagle’s eyrie. It was designed as part of a whole-building revamp by LSA Architects. Facing page: A tough high pressure commercial grade laminate with the look of Corten steel provides a graffiti-proof frontage to the building. Above: A large artwork, with tv behind, and gas fire draw the eye in the living area of the apartment.
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Above: Walled in glass on three sides, the apartment keeps its cool though external venetian blinds. These are operated remotely and include a sensor that retracts them into pelmets when the wind picks up. The floors of the apartment are in strong vinyl-plank floorboards that won’t warp with any building movement or under sunlight. Their uniform use throughout adds to the apartment’s sense of space.
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the upper floors with massive expanses of glass walls and doors – completely opening the apartment to the surrounding cityscape.” At street level, the front entry and garage surround fit perfectly into the semi-industrial location. The dramatic front facade is in a high pressure commercial grade laminate which is graffiti-proof and has the look of Corten steel. Entry to the apartment is via stairs shared with the offices below or a glass elevator. Connection between the unit floors is also via the lift or a feature steel and wood cantilevered staircase. “The lift was a tricky part of the project. Due
to structural constraints this had to be freestanding with its own steel frame,” says Simons. In a design that’s all about the views, the apartment’s kitchen, living and dining zones take up the entire top floor, with floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides. A hardworking wall of seamless dark cabinetry was designed for the remaining boundary wall. Adding to the unit’s connection to the wider surroundings, a large deck extends off one end of the living floor. “Naturally, with so much glazing involved, control over heat build up was important. We solved this by introducing external drop-down
motorised venetian blinds to shade the glass walls on this level. These retract into external pelmets for a clean look when not in use. As wind could run through the blinds and be noisy, they also have a sensor which retracts them when breezes reach an unacceptable level. As the top floor is long and narrow, the island is set beside the staircase – the section with the narrowest free floor area. This leaves either side as open, uninterrupted spaces. “The owners wanted a focal point in the room that would both look sophisticated in the evening and immaculate during the daytime.
To achieve this and to create atmosphere in the living zone, LSA incorporated a sculptural gas fireplace into the built-in joinery.” Overall, the apartment’s interior look is warm-industrial with a monochromatic colour palette to add to the sense of spaciousness. Both the floor and ceiling played important roles in the interior design. To connect with the original building’s warehouse aesthetic, a vinyl, commercial-grade wallpaper with an unusual 2-D concrete texture was applied to the ceiling. “In terms of flooring, the steel structure does allow for a small amount of lateral movement,
Top and above: With one aspect of the apartment built out by another development, this blind side was utilised as a large wall of cabinets for the kitchen, display and storage. The pantry and appliances are all fully integrated for a clean aesthetic. Only the coffee station is left on display. Following pages: Indoor-outdoor connection – a large deck accessed by bifold doors extends directly off the living area. A deep overhang protects the deck from the sun.
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Renovating architect, interior design and kitchen design: Linda Simons, LSA Architects Builder: IE Construction Kitchen manufacturer: NuLine Cabinets Cladding: Trespa Roof: Kliplock Colorbond Main flooring: Polyfloor Staircase: Custom, wood and steel Kitchen cabinetry: NuLine Sink: Franke Tapware: Astra Walker Bathtub: ACS Bathrooms Tiles: Ceramic by Earp Bros Paint: Dulux Heating: Split systems, existing Fire: Real Flame Pure Vision1500 Blinds: JW Louvres Lighting: Brightgreen and Lights Lights Lights from ECC Furniture: Styles by Create Expectations Ceiling wallpaper: Baresque Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Apartments – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by John Wheatley
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so timber boards were unsuitable as they may have potentially warped under sideways pressure,” says Simons. “Similarly, with so much sunlight entering the apartment at this level timber might have warped under that exposure. So to achieve the warm look of wood without the negatives we chose vinyl plank floorboards. These are laid individually, like timber boards, and have a similar visual warmth to a woodplank floor, but are virtually indestructible.” The level below has the same ceiling and floor treatments as above. This is the bedroom zone and two have their own balconies with
giant sliders connecting the indoors and out. With buildings close on both sides it was important to get natural light down into the lower bedroom level. To achieve this, the side of the addition is stepped in, creating a light well. To further optimise solar penetration into the bedrooms, which are positioned on the darker side of the building, glass internal walls were introduced. These allow the sun to flood through from the circulation side of the space. To further optimise light on this level, walls are painted white and mirrors are strategically placed to reflective light into the bathrooms.
Facing page: A light well introduced as part of the project admits light to the lower-level bedroom zone. Top: Internal glass walls optimise light penetration into the bedrooms on the lower level. Above: The vinyl plank floor extends right through the home, even into the downstairs bathrooms. Mirrors make the most of available light on this, the darker side of the unit.
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WINNER: DESIGNER RENOVATION Bindon Design Group, Auckland
Symmetry and light The echo of an original gabled roof line is all that remains of the old in the comprehensive renovation and expansion of this rural European-look home
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Of all the architectural looks to come and go, it’s the self-conscious Post Modernism that’s the one likely best left behind. Such was the case with the original house that this dramatic residence by designer Grant Bindon has all but replaced entirely. “This expansive country home started life as an alteration to an existing singlelevel Post Modern masonry house,” says Bindon. “However, it soon evolved into a significant rebuild when we realised that the timber floor was rotten throughout. As a result only a handful of exterior walls
remained in the original core of the house, effectively creating a new build.” This gave the designer the freedom to push the envelope and create a clean, modern and much-expanded residence. “The owners wanted a European-look masonry home that would be something different to the large number of masonry homes in the vicinity,” says Bindon. “In addition, the colour scheme, materiality and form of the design had to be respectful to the wider rural context.” The only things recognisable from the
Previous pages: Strong, symmetrical gable forms combined with bold white plaster and cedar cladding give this home by designer Grant Bindon a contemporary, European aesthetic. The two-level house with a new west wing is a reinvention of a single storey Post Modern home. These pages: The west wing of the home includes the formal living area and an alfresco living space with suspended day bed and outdoor fireplace. The fully glazed gable optimises light penetration into the cathedral ceilinged interior.
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Above: Timber veneer cabinetry and wide-plank wood floors add a warm, natural appeal to the kitchen area in the central section of the residence. The kitchen is a few steps from the living area. Right: Before renovation, the existing house had three gables – one major and two minor. These were retained and reworked with all the Post Modern clutter stripped away. Facing page: In a grand country house that is all about symmetry, the central section of the home looks straight out to the new pool.
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original design are the three gabled forms that front what is now the central section of the two level, double axis home. The original gables were all but obscured by the pipe-work and clutter of their Post Modernism character, while the reworked versions are strong, crisp and defined. “The new design is characterised by these linear gable roof forms, an attention to symmetry right across the home and by the cladding combination of rendered plaster and vertical Western red cedar shiplap weatherboards. The dark standing-seam
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roofing adds to the modern, honest look. In terms of room layouts, the central axis follows the footprint of the original home and contains garages, the entry, a grand staircase, a kitchen space and the formal living room – a run of rooms culminating in the cedar-ceiling outdoor living space trained on the T-shaped pool. Intersecting this main axis, a hallway links to the west wing addition. The wing contains the formal lounge, a media room, and games room, together with three bedrooms, bathrooms and service spaces. As
with the central part of the home the new wing ends with an alfresco living area with a rich-toned cedar ceiling. This outdoor space includes a suspended daybed and an in-built wood fire. In the new second storey, the master bedroom and attached master living space stretch along the home’s perpendicular connecting axis – it’s hip roof running across the home’s central roof form. A new pool house includes a sauna, gymnasium, and steam room at one end, with a guest bed and bathroom at other.
These pages: Luxury on high – reached by a sweeping marble staircase, the upstairs section of the home includes the master suite, complete with bedroom, marble-lined ensuite, his and hers washrooms, and a master living space. A large mirror floating off the wall reflects the freestanding tub and bounces light through the ensuite while a plush headboard is a tactile feature in the master bedroom. Deep carpet adds to the pampering feel in the latter.
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Above: The crisp lines of the standing seam roof find an echo in the vertical Western red cedar shiplap weatherboards seen on the lesser gables on the central structure and on the pool house seen to the left. Glass safety fencing ensures the backyard and pool area has a clean open aesthetic, further accentuating the home’s strong building forms. Right: As with the central section of the residence, the new west wing culminates in an outdoor living space. This includes a suspended day bed and an outdoor fireplace, windows, and wall niches for firewood all symmetrically set into the side wall.
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This also has an indoor-outdoor living area that includes a bar, barbecue and fireplace. It’s both the reinvented and brand new gables that give the home its European character, and these are repeated again on the pool house. However, while the two principal gables on the house have fully glazed fronts that flood light into the cathedral-ceiling spaces, the lesser gables and pool house have a different treatment. The upper section of these contrasting gables are in western cedar, complementing the cedar soffits and poolhouse ceiling.
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Designer: Grant Bindon, Bindon Design Group Builder: Devo Construction Interior and kitchen designer: Nicole McKenzie, Trinity Interior Design Landscape design: Intrepid Earth Landscapes Cladding: Rendered plaster; vertical Western red cedar shiplap weatherboards Roof: Eurostyle Angle Seam roofing Window/door joinery: Atlantic High Performance Suite by Fletcher Aluminium Main flooring: Engineered oak overlay Kitchen manufacturer: De Bruin Judge Kitchen cabinetry: Dark Oak veneer with custom solid brass handles
Ovens: Gaggenau Vanity: Stone slab from Design Source; Laminex PreFinished Timber Veneer Tub: Le Giare from Casa Italiana Tub faucet: Fantini Venezia Goldline from Plumbline Paint: Resene quarter Sea Fog Pool: Bindon Design Group Paving: Ceramic tile from Casa Italiana
Legend: 1 garage, 2 lobby, 3 carport, 4 reflection pool, 5 storage, 6 ensuite, 7 wardrobe, 8 bedroom, 9 dining, 10 kitchen, 11 butler’s pantry, 12 living, 13 cellar, 14 powder room, 15 study, 16 laundry, 17 games room, 18 home theatre, 19 formal lounge, 20 patio, 21 changing room, 22 sauna, 23 steam room, 24 gym, 25 pool, 26 attic, 27 lobby, 28 master living, 29 washroom hers, 30 washroom his, 31 master bedroom, 32 ensuite, 33 storage.
Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Renovations – Winner Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Duncan Innes
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New kid on the block Spacious and open-plan, with privacy options built-in, this brand new pavilion style Landmark showhome is ideal for family and entertaining
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We’ve come a long way from when small windowed, small roomed homes predominated in this country. Today, showhomes from design and build firm Landmark Homes go completely the other way – with excellent indoor-outdoor connections, sprawling, open-plan interiors and picture windows in every room and hallway. Landmark’s newly opened Orini showhome is a great example of a house set-up for a relaxed family lifestyle, but with several wow factors that make it ideal for entertaining. Landmark franchisor Debbie Clarke says the distinctive new Hamilton showhome reflects the
Central Otago pavilion style of house design. “The Orini is clad with plaster over brick to one pavilion and Scyon weatherboard on the other, creating a dramatic street presence,” says Clarke. “This home has you under its spell right from the front door. Stepping into the entry hall, guests look across the generous living spaces to the entertainer’s kitchen – the hub of the home. This in turn opens to the large outdoor portico.” The attractive gabled roofs translate into raked V-groove ceilings on the interior. These soar to over 3m-high in the living, dining and kitchen areas and feature skylights for an airy,
These pages: From its elegant front door and double garage door to the tips of its twin gables, Landmark Homes’ new Orini design in Hamilton reflects total refinement. Clad in complementary, low-upkeep Scyon weatherboard and grey plastered brick, the residence is always going to be a contender for best in street. While the home presents a fairly private face to the street, the other side tells a very different story.
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Top: From the wide entry hall, visitors step into one of the Orini’s two lounges. The natural wood floors seen throughout the home give way to plush, hard-wearing carpet here and in the bedrooms. Above and above right: Ranch sliders and bifold doors open up both living spaces and the designer kitchen to the semi-enclosed outdoor living room. The sheltered, roofed portico allows for year-round use.
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light-filled ambience. In fact, the lounge ceiling reaches to 3.3m, highlighted by hidden lighting. And while the home’s public spaces flow on one from another, discreet pocket sliders can be drawn for inter-space privacy – a major plus in a family environment, letting parents do their thing and teenagers do theirs at the same time. The house includes a double garage and a spacious designer main bathroom and ensuite. The light-filled 280m2 showhome is fully customisable, too, and is available in two other sizes to fit differing sites or budgets. To match the level of materials, finishes and
solid construction, quality fixtures and fittings feature throughout the interior. “With clerestory windows to catch the sun in key areas and generous connecting hallways also with large windows, this house really does have a relaxed, sunny disposition,” says Clarke. Visit the Landmark Homes’ Orini showhome at 71 Roy Hilton Drive, Flagstaff, Hamilton, or to see the diverse range of Landmark plans on offer go to the web: www.landmarkhomes.co.nz search 49037 or landmark at Trendsideas.com
Far left: The Hamilton showhome has an upmarket master ensuite and spacious main bathroom, with the latter shown here. Both bathrooms have accent walls and high-quality fixtures and fittings. Left: Positioned at the outer end of the private bedroom wing, the master suite has a sense of removal. Most rooms in the Orini offer direct access to the deck and the outdoors.
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Surface attraction This pavilion-style Landmark home has a warm, welcoming appeal, evoked in part by its durable exterior and interior Resene paint Street appeal and a welcoming interior are two key aspects to a new home design. And Landmark Homes addressed both on this pavilion-style, four bedroom home. The residence benefits from an extensive use of Resene paint both inside and out. From the street, the distinctive gabled roofs are finished in Resene Ebony, a charcoal mid grey, as are the spouting and fascias. The Linea weatherboard cladding and soffits are Resene Quarter Alabaster, while the balance of the cladding is plaster over brick in Resene Half Nocturnal, also
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from the Resene Whites & Neutrals range. Colour selections are easy with this collection, with multiple strengths of the same colour intended to complement each other. For a natural accent, the showhome’s entry door, garage door, and louvres are finished in Resene Shadow Match, from the Resene Woodsman colour range. Inside, the walls and trim in the lounge, hall, family room, and most bedrooms are in varying strengths of Resene Ecru White, a soft beige, while the ensuite and ceilings are in Resene Alabaster. The bathroom is in
Resene Duck Egg Blue and the lounge and study are in Resene Wireless, a soft grey. For more details on the Resene finishes available, visit a Resene ColorShop, or freephone 0800 RESENE (737 363). Or go to the website: www.resene.co.nz see more online: search 48889 or resene at Trendsideas.com Above: This twin-gabled, two-tone showhome by Landmark Homes – the Orini – features an extensive use of Resene paints and colours.
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Family plus All about relaxed indoor-outdoor living, this home was designed and built by Landmark Homes with high quality finishes and products throughout
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Two living areas and a large designer kitchen, opening to a sheltered deck creates the ideal hub for an entertainer’s house – and a family home. And Landmark’s beautiful new single-level Waiata showhome in Pukekohe is designed with this exact versatile layout, says Landmark Homes Counties director Stephen Tordeich. “This is a home that exudes light, space and connections. The generous entry hall leads past the second lounge and study on the left to the central, light-filled hub on the right,” says Tordeich. “The distinctive gabled roofs translate into high-stud interiors throughout – and
nowhere is that more evident than in this formal living, dining and kitchen area, with its gracefully sloping ceiling. Ranch sliders open this central space and the sunny master bedroom to the attractive, sprawling timber deck.” And there are many other pleasing features that contribute to the home’s warmth, character and day-to-day enjoyment and livability. The well-appointed kitchen and scullery are large and well organised and the main bedroom and ensuite are situated at the end of the home, for a sense of removal. In addition, the laundry and third toilet are
in the garage, a practical location for gardeners, children and entertaining. The house has ample storage throughout and Waiata’s design allows for the inexpensive addition of an extra room The Waiata is ideal for a long site and can be oriented to best capture the warmth of the sun. Visit the Landmark Homes’ Waiata showhome at 12 Twomey Drive, Pukekohe, Auckland or, to see the diverse range of Landmark plans on offer, go online to: www.landmarkhomes.co.nz see more online: search 49048 or landmark at Trendsideas.com
Above left and top: Sheltered on three sides, the deck on this new home by Landmark Homes is ideal for entertaining, playing, or just plain relaxing. Clad in painted brick and weatherboard, the Waiata exudes street appeal. The solid front door opens to a spacious entry hall. Above: The main bedroom, set at the end of the home, has a sense of removal from the living areas but also opens up to the spacious deck.
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This page: Character strengths – Balterio Quattro Vintage Sherlock Oak floors by Forte Flooring contrast the pristine white walls and ceilings, as well as the formal living room’s dramatic black accent wall. The hard-wearing flooring is laid over a high-spec underlay, reducing foot noise and contributing to the feel and quietness of a real wood floor.
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A feature of the showhome is Landmark’s close attention to the surfaces and finishes. The lounge has a dramatic black accent wall and the second lounge has a battened ceiling. But perhaps the home’s most dramatic feature surface of all is the rich Balterio Quattro Vintage Sherlock Oak floors by Forte Flooring. Spokesperson for Forte Flooring Gaius Piesse says the Balterio laminate flooring was specified because it offers warmth and character and looks like a real timber floor with its wide boards. “We had the laminate installed over topspecification underlay to reduce foot noise – so
it’s like a real wood floor to walk on,” says Piesse. “The Balterio features in most public areas of the home, adding greatly to its character. This floor is extremely durable and low maintenance.” To see the broad range of wood and laminate flooring solutions available, visit Forte Flooring’s large new modern Auckland showroom at 373 New North Rd, Kingsland, phone 09 238 9911. Email info@forteflooring.co.nz, or go to the website: www.forteflooring.co.nz see more online: search 49048 or forte flooring at Trendsideas.com
The high standard of product seen throughout the home extends to the bathrooms and powder room, too. All bathroom furniture and tapware for the bathroom, kitchen and laundry were supplied by Mico Bathrooms. The firm worked closely with Landmark to achieve exactly the right look for these rooms. In the family bathroom a stylish, affordable vanity with a resin top was chosen, says Mico’s national key account manager Darren Link “The main ensuite has a double bowl vanity which is more luxurious – with a vitreous china top and lacquered drawers. Both vanities come
in a range of colours and sizes and are New Zealand made,” says Link. In the powder room, the vanity was chosen for the depth of its benchtop. This was in a tricky position and the basin met the needs perfectly. “Mico always provides Landmark Homes with the very latest and best products available to ensure the best outcome on every home built.“ For further details, contact Mico Bathrooms, phone 0800 844 448. Web: www.mico.co.nz see more online: search 49048 or mico at Trendsideas.com
Top: Ensuite luxury – a high quality vitreous double bowl vanity adds to the pampering appeal in the showhome’s master bathroom. All vanities and tapware in the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry were supplied by Mico Bathrooms. Above: The family bathroom has a vanity with a hard-wearing composite resin countertop. All the home’s vanities are in white, allowing Landmark to design other elements to standout.
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Vision and skill Visionary space planning and 25 years’ experience mean every project by kitchen and interior designer Celia Visser is unique From her early days training at the NKBA while working for various design firms, kitchen and interior designer Celia Visser has always had a visionary eye for interiors. Visser then progressed to running her own design company, creating stand-out solutions for her clients for nearly 25 years. “One of my greatest skills as a designer is the ability to enter a space and see how it could be improved – sometimes radically,” says Visser. “Rearranging, say, a kitchen, can have dramatic impact on its function and look – and on the connected spaces.”
In addition, Visser is always on the look out for new design ideas, and the latest materials, surface treatments, and products. “This is because I love creating designs that clients couldn’t have come up with themselves. Everyone’s an individual and so my customers deserve a one-off design, not a repeat of what’s gone before.” Celia Visser often works on large scale projects involving multiple rooms and as such is also an adept project co-ordinator. “My greatest pleasure is seeing clients’ faces when we have totally exceeded their
expectations – saying: ‘I wouldn’t change a thing’. I think this is why so much of my work comes from word of mouth.” For details, contact Celia Visser Design, 54 College Hill, Auckland, call (09) 917 1794. Email: enquiries@visserdesign.com, or go to the web: www.visserdesign.com see more online: search visser or 49126 at Trendsideas.com This page: Designer Celia Visser creates projects for clients who are looking for something unique.
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Varied menu From city-focussed, to Arts & Crafts, to modern family hub – these projects reflect the passions of their owners
Spirit of Chicago Evoking the beloved city that the apartment looks down on, this kitchen is an embodiment of bridges, skyscrapers, and a refined way of life Previous pages and these pages: Modest in size yet big on aesthetic presence, this kitchen has a number of feature elements. Designer Chad James has evoked the colours and sights of Chicago through a greyblue material palette and upper cabinets and rear shelving that call to mind the city’s skyscrapers and bridges. The island and some cabinet fronts are in a hand-crafted timber batten finish which has been glued together then sanded back, leaving the lines visible.
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Not every kitchen is shaped by a scramble for tight work triangles, task lighting and storage. Sometimes, along with day-to-day functionality, an artistic, individualistic aesthetic holds sway. This elegant kitchen by Chad James of Chad James Group was inspired by the skyline, bridges and architecture of the city it looks out on. “The project is centred around the Chicago sunset, with its grey, moody sky, golden streetlights, and the architecture and atmosphere that is indicative of the city,” says James. “Chicago is also known for its ongoing construction and steel beams and these are evoked in the steel
I-beams in the shape of an H that support the island. The H is a personalised element, being the owners’ last name initial. These bold frames have been blued with a welding torch for effect.” The designer says the concept for the island’s chunky top came from a truffles counter he saw in a Paris Chocolatier’s – another big city link. Behind the island, double cabinets rise up from the perimeter countertop like skyscrapers made of glass and steel. These are in translucent glass so the cabinets’ contents are downplayed. A substantial steel shelf that runs between the cabinets represents the many bridges – nine
Interior design and kitchen design: Chad James, Chad James Group Builder: Harold O Schulz Cabinetry: Painted birch in White Dove by Benjamin Moore and blue-flamed steel, and painted steel – customdesigned by Chad James Group Countertops and splashback: Calacatta Gold Kitchen sink: Blanco Taps: California Faucets Oven, microwave: Wolf Refrigeration: Sub-Zero Flooring: Expresso Stained Walnut from American Flooring Dining furniture: Banquette and chair by Hickory Chair; tables from Restoration Hardware Wall mirror: Hand-blown glass with traditional mercury backing Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Alyssa Rosenheck
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Above: H is for – the end supports on the kitchen island are in blued steel and represent the initial of the owners’ last name. The lustrous steelwork also subtly calls to mind the construction beams that are such a signature element of Chicago. Rich, coffee-stained walnut floors help to ground the entire cityscape design and this is repeated as trim on the bottom of the kitchen island.
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in total – that crisscross the Chicago River. Rising above this shelf, a hand-made mirror – created using the traditional mercury-backed method – throws an elegant, rippled reflection. Virtually a piece of art in its own right, this adds to the modest-sized apartment’s sense of space. However, while the design has a refined feel, James balanced this with a few rustic touches. “Some of the cabinet fronts have a hand-built quality. These were created with glued-together timber battens which are sanded back – evoking the sense of craftsmanship at a glance.” As is typical in big city apartments, space
was at a premium. In response, the kitchen has an interwoven connection with the living areas. For example, the steel shelf on the kitchen’s rear wall carries objects and photographs that would more typically be seen in a living space. “In addition, I wanted a comfortable, cosy, and convenient setting for the family to gather in and take in the city views while meals are being prepared – hence the relaxed living space furniture to the side below the window.” James also added two sconces in front of the mirror in the kitchen to bring a level of ambient light that wouldn’t overwhelm the wider space.
Eclectic style Designer Annika Rowson has an individual take on kitchen design – backed by top quality control With kitchens today almost invariably being open plan, their design is about much more than functionality – the ideal kitchen also needs to fit aesthetically and seamlessly into the adjacent living spaces. Designer Annika Rowson says her approach to this is to make the kitchen look more like furniture than a kitchen. “I tend to look at space differently and have an individual take on the design,”she says. “There’s a lot of timber and natural products in my kitchens, creating a style that’s eclectic, yet still timeless.”
That approach has not gone unnoticed. Not only are her design skills in high demand in New Plymouth and the surrounding areas, but her kitchens have picked up awards in the Trends International Design Awards and from the NKBA. But there’s more to a well-designed kitchen than just good looks. It needs to be backed by top quality manufacture to ensure it works well and lasts the distance. see more online: search rowson or 49129 at Trendsideas.com
“Working with my husband Brad, we manage each job right the way through – from the initial design, to manufacture in our own factory and installation. Our focus is on producing quality not quantity.” Now in her tenth year as a designer, Rowson says most of her work tends to be in the middle to upper end of the market. Find out more at Rowson Kitchen & Joinery, 10 Smart Road, Waiwakaiho, New Plymouth, phone 06 769 6886, visit the website at www.rowsonkitchens.co.nz or email showroom@rowson kitchens.co.nz
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For the Trends International Design Awards – TIDAs – we search for the best kitchens across a number of the countries where Trends has a presence. The three kitchens we're featuring here were all highly commended by the TIDA judges. And while they each take a different approach to style, all three are great examples of how designers are integrating open plan kitchens with the spaces in which they sit.
A galley kitchen with a 6m-long island was architect Clinton Cole's solution for a busy family with several small children
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Divide and rule This project comprises two halves – an entertainer’s kitchen with an Arts and Crafts accent out front backed by a large scullery around the corner
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Sometimes kitchen designers are given free rein in terms of space – and sometimes the house plans can almost get in the way. Designer Robyn Labb says due to an unusual space layout in this addition to an Arts and Crafts house, the owner brief was to connect two separate but adjacent areas into a functional kitchen and scullery. “The large scullery is a full working kitchen – housing a sink, ovens, cooktop, hood and pantry storage. Around the corner, the island acts as a social hub and prep area for guest entertainment.”
Labb extended the home’s artisanal, hand-worked feel to the kitchen island and a cabinet that connects the two spaces. Both the expansive island and the open-shelved corner cabinet have antiqued oak fronts, while the former also has a butler’s sink. However, the design is also about mixing the handcrafted aspects with more modern elements. For example, the island is topped with a clean-lined stone countertop, its extended cantilever supported by internal steel bracing and a sawhorse-like element. The long, deep cantilever can
accommodate the whole family and is a popular entertaining spot in the home. In the scullery, Labb avoided overhead cabinetry that would have detracted from a splashback wall of pristine white subway tiles. A strip of recessed LED lights at the top of the wall highlights this surface. This area has something of a classic country kitchen flavour – seen in a second butler’s sink as well as the tilework. Smooth-operating hardware underpins the cabinetry while the wall opposite is taken up with additional open shelving.
Facing page: Crafted meets contemporary with this entertainer’s kitchen island, one half of a linked kitchen and scullery fit-out by designer Robin Labb. Top: The scullery is nearly half the size of the front-of-house kitchen area just around the corner. The inner wall of the scullery separates it from an adjacent circulation corridor. Above: This countertop starts out in slender format at the cabinetry-end of the island and then deepens to a more chunky character at the cantilevered end. Steel underpins the structure.
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Previous pages: A heavy-duty ceiling extractor ensures cooking fumes don’t escape into the adjacent circulation corridor. Two skylights flood natural light onto the long worksurface and a recessed LED strip running along the ceiling line adds to the overall lightness, while accentuating the white subway tile feature wall. This space also has an echo of the island seen in the format of the cabinet panels, albeit in a contrasting material. This page: An antiqued oak cabinet with open shelves for recipe books sits on the corner between the entertainer’s kitchen and the scullery.
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Designer: Robyn Labb, Robyn Labb Kitchens Cabinetry: Solid antique oak, lacquered MDF Benchtops: Kitchen – steel-braced Alarti marble; scullery – Crosby stainless steel Scullery splashback: Handmade subway tiles from European Ceramic Kitchen sinks: Belfast Butlers sinks from FL Bone Taps: In-residence Oven: Gaggenau Cooktop: Wolf Ventilation: Schweigen Fridge, wine fridge, dishwasher: Miele Water dispenser: Zenith Hydro Tap Lighting: Concealed strip LED lighting in scullery
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Centre of attention The island offers a dramatic centrepiece in a kitchen that had to include room for cooking, eating, children’s activities and just keeping an eye on things
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Even when the needs of a kitchen are many, a strong, simple layout can be the best solution. Such was the case with this workspace in a new home designed by architect Clinton Cole of CplusC Architectural Workshop. “Given the demands on a busy family with several small children, we decided on an easyaccess galley-style kitchen,” says Cole. “This layout also worked well with the adjacent double-height circulation and dining space.” The island‘s dramatic waterfall benchtop is in hard-wearing spotted gum. The benchtop is purposely deep to make easy work of prepping
Above: A six-metre long island with a spotted gum waterfall benchtop and cedar-strip front is a star feature in this kitchen by architect Clinton Cole. The galley layout makes it easy for multiple chefs – or hungry children – to enter the kitchen from either end. Left: The design includes a pantry and laundry to the rear of the kitchen. These rooms are accessed via concealed doors set into the wall at both sides of the off-white perimeter cabinetry.
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Left: A timber-slat balustrade on the spiral staircase and the wood floors surrounding the concrete ‘mat’ both connect with the warm timber on the island. The expansive kitchen enjoys open views to both the living and outdoor areas – a key consideration for a young family that includes four children under six.
Architect: Clinton Cole, CplusC Architectural Workshop Cabinetry: White polyurethane Benchtops: Spotted gum Sink: Oliveri from HN Commercial Taps: Methven from Winning Appliances Oven, cooktop: Gaggenau from Winning Appliances Refrigeration: Sub-Zero from Winning Appliances Dishwasher: Miele, fully integrated, from Winning Appliances Floors: White-washed oak Staircase: Custom, cedar Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jackie Chan
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Above: The largest prepping surface in the world? The island’s entire hardwood benchtop is intended for use as a chopping board. The high-tech induction cooktop is zonefree, meaning anywhere you put a stainless steel pot on its surface it will spring into action. Alongside is a hob with a high flame option, designed for wok cooking. Two ovens and a microwave are positioned near by on the rear wall.
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and to accommodate the children’s activities. “Spotted gum is a hardwood and we envisaged the entire benchtop could be used as a giant prep surface or chopping block – meaning the surface will grow in character over time.” The all-purpose island has two dishwashers and storage at the rear. It also includes a hightech zoneless induction hob and a prep sink. The rear cabinetry is off-white and recedes to the eye, letting the spotted gum benchtop and cedar-strip cladding on the island stand out. The cladding is a little like an abstract artwork with each baton positioned and glued by hand.
Part of the secret to the large kitchen’s clean, sculptural nature is literally hidden in the walls. Concealed doors to the left of the family-size refrigeration units and to the right of the rear coffee station lead respectively to a large walk in pantry at left and a laundry at right. A large round circle of concrete in the wood floor in front of the island delineates the dining area and also leads the eye back to the kitchen. “We also designed the kitchen so there are sight-lines right across the living spaces and out to the courtyards – meaning a chef can always keep an eye on the children,” Cole says.
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Bathed in the sunlight This modern kitchen works well for few or many – an abundance of natural light, generous surfaces and ample storage make it a pleasure to use
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This project sits in the context of a beautiful Arts and Crafts residence. The owners loved the home’s classic style featuring natural materials and hand-crafted detailing, but not so much the small, dark, outdated kitchen that went with it. In its place, they wanted a modern kitchen opening out to a courtyard and terraced garden, says designer Pauline Stockwell. “I designed a user-friendly kitchen suitable for a family of four plus friends. The four metre-long, white Corian benchtop doubles as a dining table for six. And, being engaged from early on in the design, I was able to locate this
directly under the two skylights which provide sunshine at breakfast time. Corian was chosen for its aesthetic, with stainless steel used on the hob bench for practicality and ease of cleaning.” For a busy family, plenty of storage was a must and the designer added a large side pantry for food stuffs and breakfast preparation. There are also extra-wide kitchen drawers and overcupboards for functional cooking items, while the extra-deep island houses additional storage. The combination of dark and light materials accentuates the sleek design and also works with the wider Arts and Crafts interiors.
These pages: This airy kitchen by designer Pauline Stockwell offers a modern departure to the Arts and Crafts house it inhabits. Toekicks in stainless steel connect with the perimeter and pantry benchtops in the same material. The deep toekicks coupled with concealed lights give a floating effect to the cabinetry at night – creating another visual dimension to the reworked room.
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Designer: Pauline Stockwell CKDNZ CBDNZ, Pauline Stockwell Design Cabinetry finishes: Bestwood oak veneer, dark-stained, and Dulux Double Dannevirke lacquer Benchtops: Corian, Cameo White; stainless steel Rimex Linen; stainless steel satin Cabinet handles: Katalog EZ Cabinetry hardware: Blum Flooring: American Oak Splashback: Italian tiles from Tilespace Kitchen sink: Mercer Taps: Franklins Oven: Miele Culinario, from Kitchen Things Cooktop: Miele, induction, from Kitchen Things Dishwasher: Miele, integrated, from Kitchen Things Ventilation: Bosch Refrigeration: Fisher & Paykel, from Kitchen Things Wine fridge: Vintec, from Kitchen Things Toekicks: Brushed stainless steel Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Paul McCredie
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Facing page, top: Designer Pauline Stockwell oriented the kitchen so a chef can be preparing food and enjoy tranquil vistas through the skylights to the terraced garden at the same time. Facing page, lower: The walk-in pantry with sliding door provides counter spaces and added storage. This page: Contrasting the mainly crisp, clean surfaces, the splashback features Italian hexagonal tiles that echo the home’s Arts and craft feel.
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Star performer Exuding style and brimming with up-to-the-minute functionality, this bold, black and oak kitchen is by skilful kitchen designer Colleen Holder
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Not all kitchens are created equal. Inspired layouts, refined surfaces and savvy appliances all play their part in a great design outcome. On this project by designer Colleen Holder the clients’ brief was for a European inspired kitchen – with the added challenge that it was to be New Zealand made with a Kiwi price tag. The space also had to be comfortable for a busy family life during the day and incorporate an area for the children to do their homework. “Appliances were to be integrated or hidden in the utility room adjoining the kitchen,” says Holder. “Both rooms had to have symmetry and
harmonise well with the blackened oak floor.” To achieve this, Holder introduced a balanced combination of dark- and light-stained oak cabinetry matched with Silestone benchtops – all contrasting subtly with the dramatic floor. In terms of appliances, the contemporary Smeg oven, hob and rangehood were integrated in the main kitchen, with a second fridge, extra dishwasher and microwave in the utility room. “The clients chose Smeg for the key frontof-house appliances as they had the sleek look to blend with the style of the kitchen. They also had great functionality and were well priced.
“We also had to include plenty of practical storage solutions and lots of bench space.” To this end, space saving storage solutions included corner drawers, and compartmentalised drawer interiors all set below the sleek benchtops. “The kitchen’s light and dark tones were enhanced with copper pendants and LED lighting – creating a beautiful statement in the space.” For details on the featured Smeg appliances, go to the website: www.smeg.co.nz see more online: search 49064 or smeg at Trendsideas.com
Above left: This kitchen created by designer Colleen Holder and manufactured by McGregor Kitchens features light- and dark-stained oak cabinetry, which tones with the rich oak flooring. Top and above: The sleek Smeg oven and cooktop were chosen to complement the kitchen’s modern look while offering up-to-the minute functionality. A Smeg rangehood is integrated into the cabinetry above.
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Different spaces The bathrooms in this section all reflect quite distinct personalities – specific use, owners’ tastes, and even available light sources all play their part
Home and away In a world where the Airbnb is now commonplace, this luxurious master suite is used by the owners during the week and by guests in the weekend
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Bathrooms often have to meet a variety of owner demands beyond being an easy place to bathe and freshen up. And this dual-use master suite is an excellent case in point. It forms part of a brand new highend apartment by architect Rob Nerlich. “The brief from the owners was to create an urban oasis which would be their home during the week and leased for corporate short stays in the weekend,” says Nerlich. “The main challenge was to arrange storage and circulation to seamlessly integrate secure areas for owner
storage when the apartment was let.” In the master suite this was achieved by having walk-in robe joinery doors that can be completely secured – hiding their presence. Guests instead use the wall robe, unaware of the secret room behind them. The suite was to have a resort-like feel, including a feature operable wall which opens the ensuite to the bedroom and views through to the balcony beyond. “In terms of materials and colour, the bathroom has a natural grey-brown palette – seen in the large-format stone floor and
wall tiles, the Kimberly Brown granite benchtop and prominent grout lines.” As well as the luxurious look of stone, the bathroom has flush thresholds, mitred corners and a slot-drain at the wall line – all adding to the resort-like feel. Adding to the bathroom’s seamless design, the plumbing for the shower, toilet and basin is concealed in the built-out wall that runs behind the shower and vanity. Indirect warm low-level strip-lighting in the ensuite and wall spots in the bedroom and robe complete the resort-like feel.
Previous pages: Subtle door lines are the only hint that the back of this master bedroom opens up as a walk-in robe for the owners during the week. When guests rent the apartment in the weekend, this can be locked up and all but disappears. Facing page: Large-format wall and floor tiles add to the spa-like feel in the open-plan master bathroom. Above: A feature circular mirror conceals storage and reinforces the compositional design of the master suite. The choice of a wall-hung vanity and toilet maximises the sense of space.
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Above: Silk-linen drapes and a velvet chair bring balance to the ensuite within the wider master suite setting. Fixed and sliding timber screens provide privacy and solar control as appropriate for the apartment’s beach side setting.
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Architect: McMahon and Nerlich Architects; design team – Rob Nerlich, Kate McMahon, and Kevin Samuel Vanity cabinetry: Cos Interiors Benchtop: Kimberly Brown granite, honed, by Corsi & Nicolai Bath: Kaldewei Conoduo, with easy-clean enamel Basin: Duravit Vero above-counter basin with overflow Taps: Metropolis basin mixer by Astra Walker Shower fittings: Hansgrohe Croma 100 Vario overhead shower with Metropolis mixer by Astra Walker Toilet: Cube Wall Faced Invisi Series II Toilet Suite by Caroma Wall tiles: Levigato Stone ceramic wall tiles by The City Tiler
Flooring: Rock Nero ceramic floor tiles by The City Tiler Hot water systems: Rinnai Prestige Solar Hot Water Lighting: Masson For Light and About Space Accessories: Virtu Circuit by Caroma Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Bathrooms – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Superk
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great example. The freestanding baths alone are available in five different colours and six designs. The strong quartz amalgam is polished to precision for a surface that’s a pleasure to touch. My favourite is the Idaho. Its grooves imitate the flow of waves, creating shadow lines as part of the look.” “We also offer different configurations of our products – for instance, some people may like a freestanding vessel with a wall mounted mixer. There are many options.” Elite Bathroomware’s showroom also has many design vignettes for inspiration,
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Metal skin Metal and black tones predominate in this quirky bathroom which features an active ‘rust’ paint
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Resale value is often a driving factor when renovating, especially with bathrooms, where the decision has to be made whether to have a bathtub, or not. If the bathtub and the thoughts of future owners are taken out of the equation, the possibilities are endless. The brief to designer Hayley Dryland for this bathroom was to come up with a design that reflected the homeowners’ personalities and the way they lived – it also had to match the ‘metal and black’ theme of the rest of the home. “This is not a family home, this is a home designed for two people who love to entertain,”
says Dryland. “They already had a large spa just outside, so there was no need for a bath.” The designer says that homeowners had found the tiles they wanted for themselves. “These were large, with a rusty metallic finish, and the owners wanted the whole bathroom to be designed around them,” she says. “They also wanted the ceiling tiled, to give the feeling of being inside a metal container.” Continuing with the requested theme, the designer specified a custom double vanity in gloss black, with a slight metallic fleck running through it. The vanity top is black granite,
in a leather finish, and again this has a hint of a metallic speckle to it. To finish the piece, the designer fitted two black under-mounted sinks, which the owners had sourced from abroad. “Originally, we picked a white toilet, but that was changed to black,” says Dryland. “Even the toilet paper is black!” The whole design process was extremely collaborative, with the homeowners suggesting and sourcing many of the fixtures and finishes that give the bathroom its unique feel. One of the most unusual features is the door into the space, which has been painted with a
Above left: Choice of materials in this bathroom by designer Hayley Dryland contribute to the sense of drama. Rusty-look tiles on the walls, floors and ceiling create an enveloping feeling of being inside a metal container. Above: Even the black wall-hung toilet is a sculptural event in this quirky, individualistic design.
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Designer: Hayley Dryland, August & Co Vanity: Custom, manufactured by Trendwood Kitchens Benchtop: Star Galaxy Granite, leathered, from Granite Workshop Basin: Mondella Vivace, Matte Black, from Bunnings Australia Basin mixer: Flash from Spazio Casa Shower: Custom Shower mixer: Methven Tahi Dual Flow Mixer Shower head: Methven Aio Aurajet Floors, ceiling and walls: Metal Stone Matte Bronze Tiles Toilet: Shui Big, wall hung Ventilation: Ventair Story by John Williams Photography by Jamie Cobel
Above: A sparkling black granite benchtop with black sinks are just two of the black elements in a bathroom where even the toilet paper is black. The dark tones complement the rust-toned tiling. Facing page: To bring light into the space, Gray installed a new floor-toceiling frosted window. The custom shower fittings and channel continue the black-accent theme. The shower is a microcosm of the bathroom itself.
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special paint that effectively looks like it rusts. “This paint went on black,” says one owner. “Then, the more coats you apply, the more it appears to rust. It’s like magic.” A prerequisite for the homeowners was a large double walk-in shower. They wanted this to occupy the entire length of the wall, with a normal shower at one end and a rain shower at the other. To bring light into the space, the designer installed a new floor-to-ceiling frosted window, which also ensures privacy from the neighbours. Dryland also specified three recessed
mirrored cabinets that occupy almost the entire width of the back wall above the vanity,. These also help reflect light around the room. Quirky finishing touches include a lionshead towel ring, bath towels embossed with old-school cut-throat razor and shaving brush, and the aforementioned, black toilet paper. Underfloor heating and a c-bus lighting system make the bathroom warm and welcoming. see more online: search dryland or 48988 at Trendsideas.com
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Light fantastic A wall-size mirror and multiple light sources give this bathroom a spacious, spa-like ambience
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There are often two sides to a complete bathroom renovation – the physical graft, such as reconciling the floor levels and services, and then the more visible aspects that create the ambience. And designer David Ellwood had both of these to address in full measure when it came to creating this airy bathing space. With the existing, dated spa tub pulled out and steps removed from the shower area, the floors were substantially reworked. “In terms of the new look, the owners wanted a contemporary, spa-like space
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with a freestanding bath, a floor-mounted filler, a completely open shower, and a feeling of increased space,” says Ellwood. In response, the designer introduced a mirror wall to one side on the bathroom and large-format mirrors above the vanity opposite. The new, open shower has a sloping floor – another labour-intensive element – and a stainless steel strip drain. The clean-lined vanity, circular basins, large-format wall and floor tiles, and freestanding tub all add to the feel required. However, as in the saying ‘fancy lights
and mirrors’, it’s the bathroom’s almost magical, multi-source indirect lighting that really lets the space come into its own. There are LED strips running under the benchtop and toekick, and the raised wall mirrors are backlit too. Plus the entire vanity is underlit and there are seven tiny wall-washing lights set into the wall tiles. These lights plus the spot lights overhead all run on five individual circuits so that every lighting scenario is possible. To add to the sparkle, chrome inserts feature between every second tile row.
Designer: David Ellwood, Design & Decorate WA Vanity: Custom, with concealed lighting Benchtop: Corian, custom Bath: Mozzano by Victoria+Albert Basin: ’400’ in Ceramostal by Alape Taps: Basins – Fili Frattini Gaia; Evolve floor-mounted bath filler and hand shower by Ramtaps Shower fittings: Waipori by Methven; Zen handpiece by Bossini, Liano shower mixer by Caroma Accessories: Towel rails by Avenir Flooring: Botticini porcelain tiles by Porcelanosa Wall coverings: Mirror wall; large-format porcelain tiles in Oliva and Biscuit by Porcelanosa and Granitogres
Lighting: Faze wallwashers; downlights by Radiant Lighting; floor-mounted LEDs by Green Ventilation: Ceiling-mounted stainless steel fan by Heller Blinds: Australian-designed blinds by Luxaflex Gallery Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Bathrooms – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Stephen Nicholls
Previous pages and facing page: Multiple concealed lighting sources, semi-transparent blinds, and large-format wall tiles that reflect different lighting schemes give this bathroom an ethereal feel. Above: The bathroom’s full-size mirror wall runs behind the shower, adding to its open, inviting look.
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Starry night This dramatic ensuite is bookended by feature walls of twinkling glass, black and metal mosaics
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Designer: Kira Gray NKBA, Fyfe Kitchens Vanity: Custom by Fyfe Kitchens, urethane in Satin White Countertop: Engineered stone in colour Salt from GFL Stone Shower fittings: Methven Minimalist shower mixers; Methven Satinjet Kiri slide rail shower; Methven Kiri overhead rainhead on wall arm Basins: Two top-mounted Metrix Venice 40 basins in silver and black Taps: Methven Minimalist Flooring: Dark woodgrain porcelain tiles from Tile Space Wallcoverings: Feature walls – glass, black and stainless steel mosaics from Mobile Ceramics; wall tiles – white gloss from Tile Space Toilet: Axa Uno. BTW Close Coupled Toilet Suite. Lighting: Main lights – Switch Lighting SL111T; vanity lights – Flier Tilt 3W downlight, both from Andrew Baker Electrical; under vanity and makeup station – LED ribbon with diffuser on motion sensor from Specialised LED Products; pendants from Hugo Lighting Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Kallan Macleod
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A source of quiet and retreat, an ensuite is a great excuse to create a magical environment. This ensuite by designer Kira Gray forms part of an upstairs extension. The ensuite space is long with no windows and, due to the roofline, has various raked ceilings up to 3.6m high. “The owners’ wish list included a dedicated makeup station, a spacious shower – no bath was required – and a vanity for two,” says Gray. “In terms of aesthetics, they wanted a contemporary space with clean lines, texture, leading-edge lighting and above all – impact!” To set the scene, the designer bookended the
room in two feature walls of glittering mosaic tiles in black, glass and stainless steel. These provide dramatic backdrops to the shower and dual vanity at opposite ends of the space. A dark woodgrain ceramic floor was laid across the room to widen the bathroom visually and to provide an anchor for the high ceilings. “Lighting brings the mosaics and bathroom to life. A lit recess runs behind the shower to form a break in the tilework. There’s LED lights behind mirrors, recessed into the walls and ceilings, and also on sensors under the cabinets. The pendants and skylights add to the effect.”
Previous pages: Multiple light sources and twinkling mosaics give this bathroom by designer Kira Gray a light, magical presence. These pages: A circular back lit mirror over the vanity contrasts with the angled walls. This shape is continued in the glass basins and the mirror over the recessed makeup station. The cabinetry’s crisp white tones were chosen in part to not detract from the feature tilework.
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Well connected Part of a wider drive for space and light, this reinvented master suite extends the bedroom feel into the bathroom These pages: This whole-house renovation included creating a brand new master suite on the second floor. The freestanding bath is positioned facing the bedroom, offering views of the garden beyond, while an opaque green glass sliding screen provides privacy between the toilet and bathroom.
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When a bathroom and bedroom are in close proximity, the smallest touches can bring an easy domestic and aesthetic flow between them. LLI Design with design director Linda Levene at the helm recently undertook the redesign of a four-level townhouse. As part of this, the owners wanted a master bathroom with wow factor. “To achieve this, the second level was transformed from separate rooms into a master suite, with an open bathroom and freestanding bath. “The bathroom sits easily next to the bedroom, with porcelain wall tiles complementing the Fornasetti ‘Clouds’ wallpaper tonally.”
Also in terms of colour, the new bathroom’s patterned floor tiles act as a counterpoint to the pale wide plank flooring in the bedroom. “As the suite is open to the bedroom it was important to bring a more bedroom-like feel into the bathroom. This link was achieved both by selecting floor tiles in the format of a rug pattern and the addition of two bronze mirrors over the vanity unit,” says Levene. “An LED strip under the vanity, additional wall lights and in-floor uplights complete the soft, ambient look.” The diffuse lighting and open-plan design makes the bathroom appears bigger than it is.
Designer: LLI Design, Linda Levene Vanity cabinetry: Duravit Ketho 1200mm single drawer Bath: Clearwater Fomosa, freestanding Basin: Duravit Starck 3, double basin Taps: Crosswater Love Me, mono mixer Floor tiles: Azulet, Cubo, Grigio & Azulet, Trama Wallcoverings: Fornasetti Clouds wallpaper by Cole & Sons; Saloni tiles by Arquitect Toilet: Stark 3 by Duravit Lighting: Pegasus Automation Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Alex Maguire
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These pages: A rug-like tile layout and two ornate wall mirrors help extend the bedroom ambience into the bathroom – drawing the two together visually. Shared wall and floor tones add to the effect. The wall-hung vanity is underlit, adding to the room’s sense of space. Recessed pulls on the vanity contribute to the contemporary, pared-back feel of the bathroom.
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