ARCreate Portfolio

Langs Beach

Trevor Wilson

Residential

The brief was to create a dream permanent residence that still had a beach house feel.

Tindalls Renovation

Trevor Wilson

Residential

A complete re-modelling and imagining of a home originally constructed in the early 70's.

Waiau Bay

Trevor Wilson

Residential

Originally this project was to be a renovation of an existing beach 1950's house.

Garden Cottage

David Giles

Residential

The house has a small footprint of 40m2 to allow it to fit in the existing backyard available with the existing house plus be positioned as to match with a new dwelling.

Courtyard House

David Giles

Residential

This house gives you so many options with protection from sun, wind and complete privacy along with great views.

Weiti Bay

Trevor Wilson

Residential

The design of this modern farmhouse is as much about the spaces in between as the structures themselves.

Clifftop Connection

Trevor Wilson

Residential

Sitting on a gorgeous cliff top site this home connects visually and physically to its context.

De Luen

Trevor Wilson

Residential

A beautiful, sheltered, pohutakawa lined beach, Tindalls Bay was originally developed as a holiday destination for city folk.

Bournemouth Terrace

David Giles

Residential

The design is made up of 3 boxes, the solid polished black concrete lower “pillbox” base, the central 2 storey vertical black Accoya and the floating lightweight glass "conservatory".

Northcote Point

David Giles

Residential

A modern take on heritage in Northcote Point. This is a simple rectangle with 45 deg pitch corrugated roof full of skylights to keep privacy from close neighbours and supply light and ventilation.

Marina Edge

Trevor Wilson

Residential

Designed to celebrate living on the water’s edge, the house responds to site context with indoor and outdoor spaces orientated both to the southern marina and the northerly aspect.

Redvale Home

Trevor Wilson

Residential

Designed for a young family, the priorities were creating a home that responded to context, functioned well, and came in within budget.

Walter Street House

David Giles

Residential

This house was designed for a family of 5 around an existing pool, and tucked down on the edge of the Waitemata Harbour.

Orewa Beach Home

Trevor Wilson

Residential

The brief called to create a permanent home on the rear of a two dwelling site, across the road from Orewa beachfront. A three storey solution was required to provide the spaces required in the brief, on the limited available footprint.

Red Beach Beachfront

Trevor Wilson

Residential

Designed to fit in a coastal context this beachfront home is designed to maximise views yet provide comfortable outdoor spaces that can still be used when the sea breeze makes it's presence felt.

Silverdale Renovation

Trevor Wilson

Residential

ADNZ DESIGN AWARDS 2013
HIGHLY COMMENDED & NATIONAL FINALIST
RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS & ALTERATIONS

The brief was to modernise and improve the layout of the existing early 90's home. The owners wanted the kitchen to be the hub of the living layout.

Workshop Café Silverdale

Trevor Wilson

Commercial

It's not often you get presented with a concrete platform as a site. Set within an architecturally devoid industrial area the challenge was to provide a welcoming kiosk style cafe setting.

Lennon Access Stillwater

Trevor Wilson

Residential

ADNZ NEW HOME OVER 250M2 DESIGN AWARD REGIONAL FINALIST 2012

This lifestyle block home flows along its northerly aspect opening towards pool and landscaped areas. A secondary outdoor courtyard provides an alternative sheltered outdoor space.

Glenelg Renovation

Trevor Wilson

Residential

ADNZ DESIGN AWARDS 2014
HIGHLY COMMENDED
RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS & ALTERATIONS

An extensive renovation of an existing 80's home. Extended towards the sea, the additions provide more functional and generous living areas on the upper level.

Outdoor living areas were improved and visual connection from the rear private garden area is provided with a large glass internal louvre.

Cartref Mor Renovation

David Giles

Residential

This house is one of the finest examples of a 1950's Red Brick constructed. Originally built for the Mayor of Auckland Sir John Allum.

We wanted to minimise the intrusion on this beautifully crafted home as little as possible, and forfill the clients brief to modernise the spaces at the same time.

Kowhai House

David Giles

Residential

The brief for this house was a modern take on a villa. Although not classic villa dimensions it incorporates essential materials and form. Timber joinery, shiplap weatherboards, corrugated roof and a recycled brick chimney.