Alterations

The original house was built as a seaside bach (circa 1930’s). It was a simple weatherboard home which incorporated the design and style for the period in which it was built. More >

Modernising the classic Kiwi Bach More >

This property sits in the “Old Beach” area of Waikanae Beach, Kapiti Coast. It was purchased by our clients, a family of four with two teenaged boys, in 2013 as the classic kiwi bach. The plan was to develop it further while not taking away from the simple charm of... More >

The dwelling was built in the late 1800’s and was a fine example of Victorian inner city residential design prevalent at that time. As is the case with many house like this, it’s had a number of additions and alterations for a variety of uses. More >

Nick and Kelly’s existing house was built in a lovely area of Raumati Beach, but it did not take advantage of its site and environment and called for renovations. The clients wanted to modernise the house in a contemporary style, based on themes they loved about the kiwi bach and... More >

The clients were attracted to this rural beach property as it offered a vastly different lifestyle to what they had back in their native country, The Netherlands. Space, tranquillity, beach, sunsets, rural outlook and close to work, to name but a few of the characteristics that lead them to purchase... More >

A humble renovation project that transformed a standard 1960’s weatherboard dwelling into a contemporary home. Featuring a new large garage with internal access and workshop, master bedroom suite with spacious ensuite and an open plan light filled living, dining and kitchen space. More >

The clients desired to transform their Waikanae bach to a warm & relaxing weekend getaway, to escape the strain of the city. The project involved alterations on the upper floor, re-cladding the house, the addition of a bedroom, outdoor spaces and replacing the rusty fireplace with a new heating system. More >