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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 Red Beach home by architectural designer Fraser Horton brings a "New York loft" vibe to its coastal setting. The design features a distinct warehouse aesthetic with recycled brick, exposed black steel, and double-height glazing.
Key elements include a sculptural steel staircase, a wood-fired pizza oven in the kitchen, and a main bedroom that overlooks the primary living area. The result is a sophisticated, industrial-style home perfectly tailored for relaxed beachside entertaining and living.
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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