Project Type: Residential
Location: Muriwai Beach, Auckland - New Zealand
Designed for two creative minds, this contemporary 180sqm residence strikes a rare balance between the raw energy of an industrial loft and the quiet, considered calm of a Scandinavian writer's retreat. The result is a home that feels both alive and deeply restful — a space that reflects the sensibility of the people who inhabit it.
The interior material palette is anchored by FSC-certified timber, chosen not only for its warmth and natural beauty, but for the integrity of its origins. Every material decision was made with care, ensuring that the home ages gracefully and treads lightly on the land it occupies.
The home is one that grows with its owners — a curated collection of quality furniture and design objects is gradually finding its place within the space, each piece chosen with intention and allowed to breathe within the architecture. Nothing is rushed. Nothing superfluous.
Set amongst a landscape of native planting, the house sits quietly within its environment, belonging rather than imposing. Expansive views to the sea draw the eye outward, connecting daily life to the natural world beyond — a reminder that the finest homes don't end at their walls.