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What he created was a large, 10-bedroom family home, but also a homage to beloved maritime pursuits. Stuff visual journalist Ross Giblin spent time traversing this narrow lane to capture the enduring imagination of two important New Zealand architects, and writer Rob Mitchell spoke to the occupants. It’s not just the wallpaper in the games room that has become unmoored. It’s one of those “if the walls could talk” rooms. Over the past 100 years and more, The Moorings has been home to large families, boarders, artists and various others of “ill repute”. And its iconic games room has played host to countless gatherings, weddings, music gigs and videos, even a carpet ad. ....