2023 Auckland Architecture Awards Winner
Shift House
Through a considered study in scale, plan and materiality, this alteration transitions from a traditional villa and the streetscape of a Special Character Area into a sophisticated contemporary family home at the rear. Context, materiality, comfort and sustainability were key drivers in a design response that carefully manages the combination of old with new. Salvaged materials are used to great effect, including bricks re-tasked as floor tiles and kauri timber used in a variety of ways throughout the house. This fresh and innovative take on a well-known renovation typology is modest in ambition yet it delivers a series of exceptional design solutions with effortless poise and sophistication.
