Front aspect - after
Front aspect - before
New rear entertaining area & deck - after
Rear area - before (showing the challenges with the rear land)
Glass bridge spanning the water feature links the original part of the house to the new addition
The bridge's see-through stairs
Sliding recessed doors open up the entire entertaining area on warm, sunny days
The formal living area in the original part of the house with hallway leading to the front door
Casual living area in the new addition
More sliding doors give the deck unimpeded access during summerImages Trend Ideas
I do love a good before & after story - even though at the moment I feel like I'm living in the & space! Half a lovely house, half a disaster zone! This little timber cottage in Auckland is a beauty, but the architects were faced with quite a dilemma. A very big drop-off half way down the sloping block (or 'siction' if you're a Kiwi !). Left brain creativity ruled & a covered glass bridge complete with see-through stairs linking the original part of the house to the new addition was built. I also love the way this then creates 2 distinct living zones, the bedrooms, bathrooms, formal living areas & study in the front & the kitchen, laundry & entertaining area at the rear.
The ultra gorgeous bridge also spans a water feature, adding more visual beauty to the design. Just a fabulous, relaxed home given a whole new lease of life.
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Very successful renovation. X
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that is absolutely gorgeous! thank you for your warm wishes millie!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a bridge crossing a water feature to the new addition. That in did is a first. Great post, Millie. Heidi
ReplyDeleteWow! That's a fantastic before and after. Well done to them!
ReplyDeleteI like all of it - very imaginative solution with the back extension. However, I think it was a big big mistake to change those original front windows to french doors.
ReplyDeleteThose stairs are amazing - I have never seen anything quite like it. I think they would be a huge hit with the kids, especially if the water feature had fish. It would be almost like living in your own Underwater World! Could be pretty scary after a couple fo drinks though...
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What a brilliant house. Very unusual but very nice. I remember seeing a stairway like that on the Gold Coast but it was in a very modern house so i love how this is an old house.. Mel xx
ReplyDeleteGreat before and after story Millie. The glass spanning bridge is a spectacular addition along with the see through stairs. But I might agree with Patricia about the french windows...somehow it's not quite like the original front of the house but nevertheless still a stunning renovation!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, Patricia & Dzintra I'm with you both too. I'd have loved to see the front sash windows retained. However, having lived in an old Victorian villa for 16 years, they can be absolute buggers once the pulley ropes go to God! Once you have to prise them open to replace the counter weights, they never seem to be the same again.
ReplyDeleteThat bridge really is a fabulous idea - must send the link to my little bro who is destined to be quite the starchitect one day ... he will love it!
ReplyDeleteAh yes you can't beat a siction ;)
ReplyDeleteQuite an amazing visual. LOVE that bridge!
ReplyDeleteGreat before and after!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great solution for a challenging site.
GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea!!
thanks so much for your well wishes - same to you too!!!
Joni
PLEASE let me live in your blog!
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