Cranko Architects

The clients wanted a new house - with a decorative and productive garden - for their later retirement years. They wanted space for family and friends to stay.

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We designed-in accessibility to future-proof changes in their personal mobility. The owners are keen cooks and the kitchen was a focal point. An informal living room is alongside the kitchen and open outs to a large, sunny deck with expansive views of Mt Kaukau and the vegetated suburb.

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Horizontal and vertical cedar weatherboards, and timber windows provide contrast within the simple gabled roof forms. Recycled Matai flooring and Rimu trims and doors create warmth in the interiors.

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They say:

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"We have enjoyed having friends come and visit, including some staying overnight. The house works very well for us this way... I asked him if he could think of anything, he would like different in the kitchen. A resounding ‘No’ was satisfying for both of us."

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"We have been very lucky with our architects and builders, all of whom have collaborated to make this whole process as stress free as possible".