GREY LYNN COTTAGE | HERITAGE RENOVATION & ADDITION

Workers' cottages weren't built with modern families in mind. That's exactly what makes them such an interesting design problem.

Purchased by clients returning from abroad, this Grey Lynn cottage came with strong character and limited space. The brief called for a renovation that would honour the home's heritage without being precious about it, and introduce the space and flow a growing family needs.

The work began at the street, where the frontage was reshaped and a new entrance introduced. A resource consent process managed in close collaboration with heritage planners grounded every decision in both care and compliance.

To the rear, a contemporary extension opens the home up without overwhelming it - open-plan living, a compact workspace, laundry and a new ensuite, each considered in relation to the original cottage fabric alongside it. Natural light, long denied by the home's original configuration, now moves freely through the plan.

Project Scope - concept design, developed design, resource consent, building consent, on-site monitoring

Interior Design by De Court Design

Photography by Studio Weir and Tori Hayley