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A beachfront loft
High on a cliff between Red Beach and Orewa, this family home delivers something beautifully unexpected.
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This unique Whangaparaoa home by architectural designer Fraser Horton merges an industrial "New York loft" vibe with its relaxed beachside setting. The design delivers a warehouse-like aesthetic, creating a space that is both grand and intimate.
Key features include:
- Recycled brick and black steel throughout
- A sculptural steel staircase and double-height spaces
- A kitchen with a wood-fired pizza oven
- A cozy, sunken second lounge
The result is a distinctive home that successfully brings an urban feel to the coast.
Full height doors from the main lounge enhance the sense of verticality and a loft-like feel in this double-height space.
The mezzanine ensuite was designed so the bath felt as if it was part of the bedroom, at the end of a linear bathroom anchored by a recycled brick wall.
An exposed steel stair leading to the mezzanine bedroom is tinny underfoot - an unexpected experience in the residential setting.
A rusted steel door set directly into the brick feels almost as if entering the side door of a warehouse.
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