Trends New Zealand Volume 34 No 3 | Page 76

Well connected A rich marble countertop is a leading feature in this kitchen that stands out as a hub of the home but also fits seamlessly into its wider environment search | save | share at This comprehensive renovation, with a brand new kitchen at its heart, stays within the original footprint to meet existing use rights – but everything else has changed. The 1960s home is nestled amongst established pohutukawa trees with great views to Coxs Bay below, says architect Ben Lloyd of Lloyd Hartley Architects. “However, the rear of the home was poorly connected to the views and lacked natural light. To address this we first stripped the entire space back to the studs and took out the ceiling, opening the