Daniel Marshall Architect Ltd.

House In Herne Bay

House In Herne Bay

House in Herne Bay

Daniel Marshall Architects

PHOTOS
Simon Devitt Photographer (7)

STATUS
Built

AREA
3000 Sqft - 5000 Sqft

YEAR
2013

LOCATION
Herne Bay, Auckland, New Zealand

TYPE
Residential › Private House

The House in Herne Bay is on a north facing slope, looking out over Herne Bay towards the Waitamata harbor. The site is zoned Residential 2 which recognises the significant heritage and character of the area.

An empty site presented a rare opportunity for a contemporary re-conception of the Villa archetype which typifies the surrounds.

House In Herne Bay
House In Herne Bay

The House in Herne Bay integrates contemporary New Zealand ideals, design and construction, whilst maintaining much of the language and posture of the well mannered Villa.

This contemporary concrete construct is sculpturally formed over three levels: garaging is excavated below; the upper level sits recessively beneath a hipped roof; the mid level is boldly expressed by the horizontal composition of weatherboard impressed concrete fins.

These fins abstract the traditional street verandah whilst aiding control of privacy and light into the spaces within.

House In Herne Bay
House In Herne Bay

Programme is arranged about a central northern positioned exterior core which orientates the house towards the sun, provides outdoor living, a view of the Waitamata beyond and creates a vertical link between all levels of the dwelling.

Whilst the living spaces are open to the exterior core, bespoke cabinetry and fireplaces creates a variety of interior spaces.

House In Herne Bay
House In Herne Bay

Living spaces are both grandeur yet intimate, much like the street facing rooms of the traditional Villa.


House In Herne Bay
House In Herne Bay

Daniel Marshall Architect Ltd.
T +64 9 3543587
Daniel Marshall Architect Ltd.
472 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1145, New Zealand