Top five houses of 2014
As spring brings new beginnings, fresh starts and a sense of excitement for the future, it’s also sometimes good to look back and reflect on what made splashes and caught people’s eye in 2014. ArchitectureNow undertook some research into what was most popular from January to December 2014, and has put together the top five most-viewed houses of last year, in case you missed them at the time.
The high calibre of house and renovation design has only continued to grow in 2015, and the future of residential architecture across New Zealand is bright. But for now, let’s take a moment to celebrate some of the best homes of 2014 as seen from ArchitectureNow readers’ perspective.
See the slideshow above for images of all five homes.
1. Mission Bay House, Auckland by DAA. There is something faintly Middle Eastern about this home, which incorporates many flexible spaces for the diverse needs of the owners.
2. Kohimarama renovation, Auckland by Graeme Cunningham. The renovation design for this house allows family life to spill outdoors, reflecting the relaxed, yet active, vibe of the area.
3. Boatsheds House, Auckland by Strachan Group Architects. This innovative home built for nautical lovers is up for a Housing Award in the upcoming NZIA New Zealand Architecture Awards.
4. Waiheke House, Waiheke Island by Archoffice. Built purposefully as a retreat from city life, this home has a sense of nuturing, for both the occupants and the site it nestles into.
5. Hau Nui House, Wellington by Tennent+Brown. A simple but elegant rural shed; however planning, space, light and context are still all carefully considered in this highly liveable family home.