ONEHUNGA BLACK BUNGALOW Heritage Renovation, Onehunga

Some renovations mark the beginning of a longer story. This one turned out to be the first chapter in an ongoing relationship — and a record-breaking one at that.

A deteriorated heritage bungalow in Onehunga, the property had the external character worth preserving and the internal condition that demanded a complete rethink. Macfie Architecture undertook a meticulous renovation in 2018, restructuring the interior entirely while keeping the bungalow's exterior allure intact — the striking black exterior giving the home a presence on the street that belied the extent of the transformation within.

The reconfigured layout introduced spacious bedrooms, a generous family bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, and a master ensuite — the private spaces handled with the same care as the more visible ones. A new open-plan living, dining, and kitchen wing completed the picture, opening the home to natural light and outdoor connection in a way the original bungalow had never managed.

Two years later, our clients achieved a record sale price for the property. The next chapter took them out of Auckland entirely — to a newly built Macfie Architecture home in Mount Maunganui, a project that felt like a natural continuation of a relationship built on trust.

A record result in Onehunga. And the beginning of something more.

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

Photography by Tori Hayley