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Taranaki, New Zealand
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Kereru Lodge
Taranaki, New Zealand
Firm
Type
YEAR
2009
SIZE
25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft
Design Summary:
The client’s brief for this project was to create an
addition to the existing house providing new open plan living spaces along with
a separate media room. A new gable form was designed for the addition connecting
to the existing via a central entry link creating a focused axis point between
the two main structures and allowing the addition to be perfectly oriented to
the views. The existing fully renovated
structure gives a harmonious connection with the addition. Macrocapra timber
detailing features strongly in both the interior and exterior.
Project Description:
The site is a typical rural lifestyle block on the
fringe of New Plymouth – slightly elevated above the city on the Mt Taranaki
ring plan giving rural views with peeks of the coast line and the city in the
distance. The original early 184m2 1970’s summit stone single storey
home had 3 bedrooms with separate kitchen, dining and living rooms.
The client’s brief for this project was to create an
addition to the existing house providing new open plan living spaces along with
a separate media room. Connecting with the outdoors was a priority as the
owner’s were keen gardeners with a flare for landscape design. The original
dwelling was to become the sleeping quarters and encompass a master suite with
its own bathroom and living space. The
use of natural timber was a must have along with a practical covered outdoor
living space.
The desire was to modernise the existing building and
have the new additional compliment the traditional gable form of a typical kiwi
rural home.
Design Features and Creative Solution:
A new gable form was designed for the addition connecting
to the existing via a central entry link creating a focused axis point between
the two main structures and allowing the addition to be perfectly oriented to
the views. A macrocapra deck provides a welcoming approach to the front door. The
extension is 600mm lower than the original house using the contour to connect
perfectly to the exterior. A common
ceiling level gives the new structure a 3m stud height setting appropriate
scale to the space. Cladding is solid plastered brick with the existing summit
stone plastered to match.
A large verandah of macrocapra battened pergola
concealing polycarbonate roofing
provides shelter and shade. Placed
carefully on the eastern side for protection from the prevailing wind and as a
connection to the landscape.
The verandah is supported on macrocapra wing walls repeating
themselves around the addition providing support for slatted macrocapra shades
sized and positioned on stainless steel brackets for optimum solar control.
Architraves and reveals are from locally milled
macrocapra and compliment the sustainable Fijian kauri ceiling. An open log
fire and inverter heat pumps support the passive solar design of a beautiful
polished slab fully insulted for excellent thermal mass. A Corian topped
kitchen with full walk in pantry completes the living interior.
The existing fully renovated structure with new
aluminium joinery gives a harmonious connection with the addition. A parents
retreat at the end of the house provides a luxurious haven well separate from
the main living areas.
The client’s brief for this project was to create an
addition to the existing house providing new open plan living spaces along with
a separate media room. A new gable form was designed for the addition connecting
to the existing via a central entry link creating a focused axis point between
the two main structures and allowing the addition to be perfectly oriented to
the views. The existing fully renovated
structure gives a harmonious connection with the addition. Macrocapra timber
detailing features strongly in both the interior and exterior.
Project Description:
The site is a typical rural lifestyle block on the
fringe of New Plymouth – slightly elevated above the city on the Mt Taranaki
ring plan giving rural views with peeks of the coast line and the city in the
distance. The original early 184m2 1970’s summit stone single storey
home had 3 bedrooms with separate kitchen, dining and living rooms.
The client’s brief for this project was to create an
addition to the existing house providing new open plan living spaces along with
a separate media room. Connecting with the outdoors was a priority as the
owner’s were keen gardeners with a flare for landscape design. The original
dwelling was to become the sleeping quarters and encompass a master suite with
its own bathroom and living space. The
use of natural timber was a must have along with a practical covered outdoor
living space.
The desire was to modernise the existing building and
have the new additional compliment the traditional gable form of a typical kiwi
rural home.
Design Features and Creative Solution:
A new gable form was designed for the addition connecting
to the existing via a central entry link creating a focused axis point between
the two main structures and allowing the addition to be perfectly oriented to
the views. A macrocapra deck provides a welcoming approach to the front door. The
extension is 600mm lower than the original house using the contour to connect
perfectly to the exterior. A common
ceiling level gives the new structure a 3m stud height setting appropriate
scale to the space. Cladding is solid plastered brick with the existing summit
stone plastered to match.
A large verandah of macrocapra battened pergola
concealing polycarbonate roofing
provides shelter and shade. Placed
carefully on the eastern side for protection from the prevailing wind and as a
connection to the landscape.
The verandah is supported on macrocapra wing walls repeating
themselves around the addition providing support for slatted macrocapra shades
sized and positioned on stainless steel brackets for optimum solar control.
Architraves and reveals are from locally milled
macrocapra and compliment the sustainable Fijian kauri ceiling. An open log
fire and inverter heat pumps support the passive solar design of a beautiful
polished slab fully insulted for excellent thermal mass. A Corian topped
kitchen with full walk in pantry completes the living interior.
The existing fully renovated structure with new
aluminium joinery gives a harmonious connection with the addition. A parents
retreat at the end of the house provides a luxurious haven well separate from
the main living areas.
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