Description:

This split gable house on a flat site in Greenhithe ticks a lot of boxes. Light and airy, with sea views seen from most parts of the house and a green courtyard with mature gingko tree at its centre, the design elevates family living.
This project is a new build on a subdivided site in Greenhithe, one of two houses to be designed for the clients, who previously lived in the original house on the site. It overlooks the Upper Harbour inlet and faces Whenuapai and Paremoremo on the opposite side. The sea views and bush-like surroundings lend it a beachside feel and the water views are seen from throughout the house.
Private and public areas abound including a very private main bedroom suite accessed via a hidden corridor link and overlooking the view. The street facade of the house also remains discreet, with no windows penetrating the two half gables facing the street. The entry is via an expanse of glass with the feature stairs visible and a deliberate view through to the sea beyond, whilst not giving much away of the rest of the house. A sunken lounge opens on two sides to outside and the kitchen also opens to the internal courtyard, allowing for the green planting to sit alongside and to complement the material palette of honey coloured timber and concrete.