Located in the heritage-lined suburbs of Auckland, Johns own home responds to the tight parameters of an inner-city site. A garden courtyard design forms the centrepiece, anchoring light, flow and atmosphere within the home’s compact footprint.
From the street, the original 1890s villa facade remains intact. Behind it, a distinct contemporary volume emerges – one that clearly separates past from present. Contrasting palettes and materials support this transition. The garden courtyard design becomes a bridging space, softening the connection between old and new, interior and exterior. Featuring slate underfoot, cedar above and a pond reflecting dappled light throughout the day, it provides spatial breathing room in an otherwise dense urban context - the local project.
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- Sam Hartnett
