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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 modern family home by architects Bonnifait+Giesen. The owner, a builder, uniquely constructed two extensions around the original home over nine years while his family lived inside.
A key feature is the Vitex hardwood rain-screen battened over the old stucco and new additions, creating a unified, weathered look. The renovation deliberately contrasts old and new elements, even repurposing original exterior windows as internal dividing walls.
Q&A with William Giesen of Bonnifait+Giesen
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