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Five stunning New Zealand villa renovations with a modern charm
Immerse yourself in these five incredible villa and bungalow renovations.
20 June 2024
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Discover five stunning New Zealand villa renovations that masterfully blend heritage charm with modern design.
Highlights include an award-winning Christchurch villa by Borrmeister Architects, featuring a glass extension on a post-earthquake brick home. In Auckland, Matter Architects transformed a Ponsonby villa around a central courtyard, while Herriot Melhuish O’Neill Architects added a striking wrap-around extension to a Remuera bungalow. These projects showcase innovative ways to preserve character while creating functional, contemporary living spaces.
An award-winning 1899 brick villa renovation in Christchurch by Borrmeister Architects
This Ponsonby villa was extended around a compact central courtyard linking old and new, while a gabled addition floats effortlessly above a grounded lower level. Image: David Straight
Ponsonby villa renovation by Matter Architects
The addition at the rear is centred around a Brutalist pool area defined by concrete and textured tiles.
A low, flat-roofed entrance alcove clad in vertical cedar begins a narrative that juxtaposes old and new.
Remuera bungalow renovation by Herriot Melhuish O’Neill Architects
Architect Richard Naish of RTA Studio taps into family heritage to extend this character cottage in Christchurch. Image: Patrick Reynolds
Christchurch character cottage renovation by RTA Studio
A respectful renovation and addition to a historic Devonport villa by Andrew Meiring Architects. Image: Jackie Meiring
Devonport villa by Andrew Meiring Architects
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