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Magic Restauration of a House Made by the Architectural Firm Matter

By • Dec 8, 2017

This project is the perfect example of how an architect can work their magic and make something wonderful out of very little to work with. The building formerly on this site, a 110 year old heritage villa, was dilapidated and sad, located as it was in a cramped lot in one of the busiest residential streets of Ponsonby, a suburban neighborhood of Auckland, New Zealand. It was magically restored and renovated by the architectural firm Matter in 2017.

Exterior view of the villa
Exterior view of the villa

The resulting home, covering an area of 300 square meters, has three bedrooms and one bathroom, and belongs to a young family.

Exterior view of the villa
Exterior view of the villa
Exterior view of the villa

The home’s interior is elegant and stylish, making use of a soft color palette in order to imbue every space with a soft sense of tranquility. The brick used on the exterior walls seeps inside, creating a flow of continuity, as well as giving the interior spaces a touch of style. The décor used is minimalistic in nature, adding to the general feel of stillness that pervades all spaces.

Exterior view of the villa
Living room view with brick wall

The bathroom is spacious and almost feels like a spa, creating a perfect space to relax after a long day of work. The same general feel extends to the outdoor pool, with seats surrounding a fireplace nearby – the perfect spot in which to spend time with friends and family.

Living room view with brick wall
Kitchen-dining room with wooden floors and brick walls
Kitchen-dining room with wooden floors and brick walls
Kitchen-dining room with wooden floors and brick walls
Dining room with wooden floors
Upper level
Upper level
Upper level
Children’s bedroom with both, floors and walls in wood
Bathroom with marble countertop
Bathroom with marble countertopz
Bathroom with marble countertop
Night view of the living room
Night view of the living room
Night view of the living room
Night view of the living room
Night view
Night view
Night view
Exterior view of the villa
Exterior view of the villa
Exterior view of the villa
Exterior view of the villa
Exterior view of the villa

Exterior view of the villa
Living room view with brick wall
Living room view with brick wall
Kitchen-dining room with wooden floors and brick walls
Kitchen-dining room with wooden floors and brick walls

Kitchen-dining room with wooden floors and brick walls
Dining room with wooden floors
Upper level

Upper level
Upper level
Children’s bedroom with both, floors and walls in wood
Bathroom with marble countertop
Bathroom with marble countertopz

Bathroom with marble countertop
Night view of the living room
Night view of the living room
Night view of the living room
Night view of the living room

Night view
Night view
Night view

CATEGORIES: House • Interior Design

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