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Contemporary Home on Herne Bay Road

By Magaly Grosso

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Herne Bay Road is a project completed by Daniel Marshall Architects in 2013.

The home is located in Herne Bay, Auckland, New Zealand.

Herne Bay Road by Daniel Marshall Architects (1)

Herne Bay Road by Daniel Marshall Architects (2)

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Herne Bay Road by Daniel Marshall Architects (9)

Herne Bay Road by Daniel Marshall Architects:

“The House in Herne Bay is on a north facing slope, looking out over Herne Bay towards the Waitamata harbor. The site is zoned Residential 2 which recognises the significant heritage and character of the area. An empty site presented a rare opportunity for a contemporary re-conception of the Villa archetype which typifies the surrounds.

The House in Herne Bay integrates contemporary New Zealand ideals, design and construction, whilst maintaining much of the language and posture of the well mannered Villa.

This contemporary concrete construct is sculpturally formed over three levels: garaging is excavated below; the upper level sits recessively beneath a hipped roof; the mid level is boldly expressed by the horizontal composition of weatherboard impressed concrete fins. These fins abstract the traditional street verandah whilst aiding control of privacy and light into the spaces within.

Programme is arranged about a central northern positioned exterior core which orientates the house towards the sun, provides outdoor living, a view of the Waitamata beyond and creates a vertical link between all levels of the dwelling. Whilst the living spaces are open to the exterior core, bespoke cabinetry and fireplaces creates a variety of interior spaces.

Living spaces are both grandeur yet intimate, much like the street facing rooms of the traditional Villa.”

Herne Bay Road by Daniel Marshall Architects (10)
First Level
Herne Bay Road by Daniel Marshall Architects (11)
Second Level
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Third Level
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Photos by: Simon Devitt

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About Magaly Grosso

Magaly Grosso was born in Venezuela where she grew up and studied Advertising and Marketing. With time, she realized that what she truly wanted to dedicate herself to was Interior Design, which is why she decided to study it and devote herself to it. Learn more about HomeDSGN's Editorial Process.

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