A nighttime exterior photograph of the front facade of Ōhinerau House, captured from an external vantage point.

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An aerial shot of the Ōhinerau House.
An aerial shot of the Ōhinerau House.
An exterior photograph of the extension of Ōhinerau House, surrounded by mature Totara and Puriri trees.
An exterior photograph of the extension of Ōhinerau House, surrounded by mature Totara and Puriri trees.
A photograph of the private outdoor living areas of the pavilions, basking in all-day sunlight, showcasing the dramatic trusses extending over the terraces, adding visual interest to the outdoor spaces.
A photograph of the private outdoor living areas of the pavilions, basking in all-day sunlight, showcasing the dramatic trusses extending over the terraces, adding visual interest to the outdoor spaces.
A close-up shot of the shared outdoor living areas, focusing on the trusses extending over the terraces.
A close-up shot of the shared outdoor living areas, focusing on the trusses extending over the terraces.
An interior photograph of the living room of the existing house, featuring the glass walls that offer a glimpse of the unique urban landscape outside.
An interior photograph of the living room of the existing house, featuring the glass walls that offer a glimpse of the unique urban landscape outside.
An image captured from the living area, showcasing the simplicity and elegance of the interior design, with a focus on the organ prominently placed in the center and the adjacent kitchen area.
An image captured from the living area, showcasing the simplicity and elegance of the interior design, with a focus on the organ prominently placed in the center and the adjacent kitchen area.
An interior photograph highlighting the organ, showcasing the blend of vintage and modern elements present in the house's interior design.
An interior photograph highlighting the organ, showcasing the blend of vintage and modern elements present in the house’s interior design.
A composite image showcasing the organ and dining area, focusing on the pathway leading to the outdoor living areas.
A composite image showcasing the organ and dining area, focusing on the pathway leading to the outdoor living areas.
An interior photograph of the dining area, featuring the wooden dining table set and the pathway leading to the kitchen.
An interior photograph of the dining area, featuring the wooden dining table set and the pathway leading to the kitchen.

On the banks of Ohinerau Mount Hobson the house is fortunate to have the maunga as a stunning backdrop. Views from the 670m2 site over the reserve and mountain provide a setting for an almost rural landscape in this urban environment. Enjoyed from the living areas of the house this outlook is captured and framed perfectly in the dining room circular feature window.

The land gently contours to the north with the private outdoor areas enjoying all day sun. The new building located over the existing house footprint is accessed from the road frontage on the south-east side framed by mature Totara and Puriri trees. City views are accessed from the spaces occupied at the south ends of each pavilion.

The architecture while providing drama is well grounded and maintains its own character in the urban landscape.

The house was conceived as two individual but congruent rectilinear forms, linked by a glazed circulation area, separated for privacy but coming together in the living areas for this extended family.

The clients requested the house to be nestled amongst the mature trees, not hidden from view but to be seen while maintaining privacy where required.

With the existing ground floor slab and foundations extended for the new house, the pavilions rise to the north-west private side of the site with exposed trusses extending over the terraces, adding drama to the outdoor areas. Timber battened ceilings over living and dining room areas of each pavilion are sculpted to follow the rising roof, flowing out to the exterior trussed roofs with concealed lighting for night-time drama.

Cantilevered at the street frontage the pavilions are extruded to provide views to the city and beyond while providing protection over the entry.

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