Five stunning New Zealand villa renovations with a modern charm

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

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.

Architect Richard Naish of RTA Studio taps into family heritage to extend this character cottage in Christchurch. Image: Patrick Reynolds

A respectful renovation and addition to a historic Devonport villa by Andrew Meiring Architects. Image: Jackie Meiring