NGAIO HOUSE
Wellington

The task was to realise the potential of an old house while retaining the essence and character of an individual family home.

Key to unlocking the potential is a 21-metre long glazed gallery, inserted between three existing buildings along an east west axis. Along with a new entry court and wooden lantern, this insertion has transformed residual spaces to provide clear and comfortable, yet dramatic, circulation with an emphatic yet refined sense of entry.

New and separate guest accommodation, work spaces, and complete remodelling of the existing house with new facilities for the family have all been provided.

A palette of polished concrete, zinc, and clear finished compressed sheet and timber provide crisp definition of the gallery and new contemporary insertions.