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Designed by: John Mills Architects
Photography by: Paul McCredie
From the architect:
The setting
A large warehouse in the heart of downtown Wellington was the perfect canvas for the owners to create their new urban retreat/home, including an art studio and a generous garage.
The architecture celebrates the buildings’ history, strong form and generous volumes.
A hand textured natural plaster was selected for finishes to the insulated interior walls, along with cool colours and complementary timber features.
Banks of skylights and splashes of coloured glass imbue the interior with ever changing light patterns.
The kitchen
Unfashioned and textured, this kitchen occupies a corner of the restructured mid-century industrial warehouse.
We had worked with the owners before and had a free hand to be bold.
“Classico Ora” cabinetry was turned inside-out to achieve the easy care matte finish required, complementing the refurbished Tawa flooring with all its dings and scrapes.
The 60mm Tasmanian-Blackwood top has a seductive heart shape that invites and gets close contact.
Stained larch fronts the island storage cupboards, providing a cohesive link with larch used on other interior and exterior walls.
An aged brass mixer, hand plastered walls and industrial lamps complete the handsome suite of timeless, real and lovely elements which imbue and enliven the working heart of this home.
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Credit List
ArchitectJohn Mills Architects | Cabinetry hardwareBlum |
SinkReginox | Oven, cooktop, ventilationMiele, from KitchenThings |
FlooringExisting | CabinetryPSP / Melamine / Cuzco Ora (matte) |
BenchtopsTasmanian Blackwood, by Woodsmiths | TapsProgetto, from Plumbline |
Refrigeration, dishwasherBosch, from KitchenThings | LightingLightPlan |
From the architect:
The setting
A large warehouse in the heart of downtown Wellington was the perfect canvas for the owners to create their new urban retreat/home, including an art studio and a generous garage.
The architecture celebrates the buildings’ history, strong form and generous volumes.
A hand textured natural plaster was selected for finishes to the insulated interior walls, along with cool colours and complementary timber features.
Banks of skylights and splashes of coloured glass imbue the interior with ever changing light patterns.
The kitchen
Unfashioned and textured, this kitchen occupies a corner of the restructured mid-century industrial warehouse.
We had worked with the owners before and had a free hand to be bold.
“Classico Ora” cabinetry was turned inside-out to achieve the easy care matte finish required, complementing the refurbished Tawa flooring with all its dings and scrapes.
The 60mm Tasmanian-Blackwood top has a seductive heart shape that invites and gets close contact.
Stained larch fronts the island storage cupboards, providing a cohesive link with larch used on other interior and exterior walls.
An aged brass mixer, hand plastered walls and industrial lamps complete the handsome suite of timeless, real and lovely elements which imbue and enliven the working heart of this home.
Search similar articles
Credit List
ArchitectJohn Mills Architects | Cabinetry hardwareBlum |
SinkReginox | Oven, cooktop, ventilationMiele, from KitchenThings |
FlooringExisting | CabinetryPSP / Melamine / Cuzco Ora (matte) |
BenchtopsTasmanian Blackwood, by Woodsmiths | TapsProgetto, from Plumbline |
Refrigeration, dishwasherBosch, from KitchenThings | LightingLightPlan |
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