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A '50s stucco house in Paekākāriki transforms into a modern family home
We take a look at a 1950s stucco house in Paekākāriki, that's been transformed into a modern weatherboard family home.
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A 1950s stucco house in Paekākāriki was transformed into a contemporary family home by architects Bonnifait+Giesen. The owner, a builder, completed the renovation over nine years, adding two extensions to the original L-shaped dwelling.
A key feature is the Vitex hardwood rain-screen applied over the old stucco and new additions, creating a cohesive, weathered exterior. The design intentionally reveals the home's history, blending original elements with modern updates like soaring new rooflines and improved indoor-outdoor flow.
Q&A with William Giesen of Bonnifait+Giesen
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