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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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Designed by Fraser Horton, this unique Whangaparaoa home masterfully blends a city warehouse aesthetic with its relaxed beachside setting. The owners’ brief for a "New York loft meets the beach" vibe was achieved through a distinctive material palette and clever design.
Key features include:
- Extensive use of recycled brick and black steel.
- A double-height living space with a wood-fired pizza oven.
- A sunken lounge creating a more intimate retreat.
The result is a home that feels both grand and nurturing.
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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