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Designed by: John Mills Architects
Photography by: Paul McCredie
From the architect:
This was a new build masquerading as a restored Mt Vic beauty.
Council town planning rules dictated that the original 1890s exterior form and cladding were replicated.
However, within we envisaged a relaxed, colourful, and contemporary home.
The kitchen is centrally placed, with access to the lounge, verandah, courtyard and garden.
The homeowners are a busy, outdoor-focused couple who wanted a casual organic island bench made from Tasmanian blackwood.
The island has curved hangout spaces at each end, one for seating and one for standing, while the T&G facing links the island with the ceiling and walls—vintage materiality revisited with contemporary colours and form.
A stainless cooking and refreshment area feels part of the courtyard space. It allows guests to relax outside and chat to the hosts while the latter prepare a meal.
Adjacent to this, the storage cabinets are also finished in pale veneer ply with black appliance, lighting strip and handle accents.
With the owners having lived for years in a farmhouse, this kitchen and adjacent living areas re-imagine the open, friendly and casual pleasure in sharing time, home-cooked food and a cuppa with friends.
All while appreciating the walled cook’s garden and views over downtown Wellington.
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ArchitectJohn Mills Architects | Cabinetry hardwareBespoke |
Kitchen sinkMercer | AppliancesSupplied by owner |
LightingLightplan | CabinetryPlytech |
BenchtopsThe Woodsmith | TapsPiani |
FlooringBuilder | AwardsTrends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Runner Up |
From the architect:
This was a new build masquerading as a restored Mt Vic beauty.
Council town planning rules dictated that the original 1890s exterior form and cladding were replicated.
However, within we envisaged a relaxed, colourful, and contemporary home.
The kitchen is centrally placed, with access to the lounge, verandah, courtyard and garden.
The homeowners are a busy, outdoor-focused couple who wanted a casual organic island bench made from Tasmanian blackwood.
The island has curved hangout spaces at each end, one for seating and one for standing, while the T&G facing links the island with the ceiling and walls—vintage materiality revisited with contemporary colours and form.
A stainless cooking and refreshment area feels part of the courtyard space. It allows guests to relax outside and chat to the hosts while the latter prepare a meal.
Adjacent to this, the storage cabinets are also finished in pale veneer ply with black appliance, lighting strip and handle accents.
With the owners having lived for years in a farmhouse, this kitchen and adjacent living areas re-imagine the open, friendly and casual pleasure in sharing time, home-cooked food and a cuppa with friends.
All while appreciating the walled cook’s garden and views over downtown Wellington.
Search similar articles
Credit List
ArchitectJohn Mills Architects | Cabinetry hardwareBespoke |
Kitchen sinkMercer | AppliancesSupplied by owner |
LightingLightplan | CabinetryPlytech |
BenchtopsThe Woodsmith | TapsPiani |
FlooringBuilder | AwardsTrends International Design Awards (TIDA) Kitchens – Runner Up |
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