Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 32 No 5A New Zealand | Page 93

When it’s impossible to tell by looking
whether a renovated house is a new build
or a remodel, you know it’s a project that’s
out of the ordinary.
This house, built in the ’70s, is such a
property. Architect Simon Rodrigues of
Rodrigues Bodycoat Architects says the
owners had been living in the home for 10
years and loved the huge size of the site
and the high-end location.
But they were not so enamoured of
the interior, which was not well suited to
modern living.

Preceding pages: Perfect for entertaining on a
grand scale, this 1970s house has been completely
transformed with a major renovation that includes
a new 16m x 4m north-facing terrace and a new
swimming pool.
Above left and top: At the front of the house a
new cedar wall disguises the garaging and service
entry. The main entrance is now highlighted with a
new glazed canopy and front door.
Above: Several walls were removed on the interior
to create one large open-plan living space. This
passage leads to service rooms.

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