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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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This article showcases five stunning New Zealand villa renovations that masterfully blend heritage charm with modern design. These projects provide inspiration for respectfully updating classic Kiwi homes.
Highlights include a post-earthquake Christchurch villa restoration by Borrmeister Architects, a Home of the Year Awards finalist, and a Ponsonby villa by Matter Architects featuring a unique central courtyard. Other projects by Herriot Melhuish O’Neill Architects, RTA Studio, and Andrew Meiring Architects demonstrate innovative additions and thoughtful preservation across Auckland and Christchurch.
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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