When Kat and her husband bought the house 10 years ago, it wasn t the serene space it is today. A friend, who d also visited the open home, described the rundown 1910s villa as “derelict”. Kat wouldn t go so far: “Derelict is a bit harsh, but the old girl did need a lot of love.” It needed insulation, new paint and the windows wouldn t shut, yet they loved it anyway. And renovation was always part of the plan.
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Siberian larch finished with Resene Colorwood Whitewash features in the kitchen and living areas. The walls are Resene Merino.
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Kitchens don t get any better than this - these are the 2021 TIDA New Zealand Kitchens of the Year.
Award-winning kitchens often showcase new design trends, and the winners in the 2021 Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) are no exception. This year’s New Zealand awards, announced on Thursday, May 13, saw architect Pat de Pont of Strachan Group Architects, designer Morgan Cronin of Cronin Kitchens, and Milvia Hannah of German Kitchens take top honours. TIDA director Paul Taylor says there were design features coming through that showed designers were looking to add something more distinctive to their kitchens.
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Birchwood ply features in this kitchen by Pat de Pont of Strachan Group Architects (SGA), which won the 2021 TIDA New Zealand Architect-designed Kitchen of the Year award.
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Housing winners include a Hamilton family home by Mercer and Mercer Architects, described as having “a bit of attitude”. The judges citation said: “A refined palette of materials balances industrial finishes with rhythmic timber, and showcases not only a material sophistication but a deft understanding of light and acoustics; it’s a sensory masterclass.”
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Waipapa, Whangapoua by Strachan Group Architects But not every winner is about sophistication. Waipapa, a farm shed-inspired home by Strachan Group Architects, on a riverbank at Whangapoua beach on the Coromandel Peninsula “responds sympathetically to the landscape beyond”. “Everything is considered, from exceptional detailing to spaces that are both functional and inviting; from multi-use bedrooms to an open-plan entertaining area. Outdoor rooms with screen actuators mimic the ritualistic aspects of camping while retaining access to the comforts of modern living.”