Sunny Duplex

The renovation of a 1950s duplex in Waterview, Tāmaki Makaurau. The design focuses on creating a sense of openness within the main living areas, with integrated storage and a central kitchen island forming the heart of the home.

The living spaces are flooded with warm afternoon light, shaping a material palette that responds to this glow. The warmth of walnut and terracotta is balanced by the reflective patina of aged brass. Shapes and details draw on Art Deco influences, inspired in part by Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s use of recurring motifs at Hill House. Similarly, a kōwhai seedpod and flower motif, endemic to New Zealand, is woven throughout the space and appears in stained glass, tiling patterns, and a subtle brass inlay.

  • Year Built: 2024-2025

  • Type: Residential   

  • Country: New Zealand

  • Photography: David Straight

Design Team: Raimana Jones & Mathilde Polmard

Cabinetry: Atelier Jones   

Sunny Duplex