Compact Central City Bungalow

The renovation of this 100-year-old Eden Terrace bungalow uses an array of Abodo eco timber products to deliver sustainability, a contemporary aesthetic, and a healthy environment for a young family.

Overcoming budget constraints and the limitations that come with a century-old building, the owners of this home have achieved their goal of creating a healthy, future-proofed family environment through an artfully considered renovation
and extension.

With natural materials throughout, including an impressive collection of responsibly sourced and recycled timbers that collectively sequester approximately 4 tonnes of carbon, the project is also a sustainability masterclass, added to by instances of creative reuse and sensitive product choices.

The extension’s interiors are warm with a variety of timbers, including Vulcan Panelling and battens used to beautiful effect on the interior ceilings, a Vulcan framed glass pivot door separating private areas of the house, and Vulcan timber joinery on window reveals and under the kitchen island.

Adjoined to the rear of the building, this structure features Abodo Vulcan thermally modified timber cladding and soffits.

All finishes were chosen for their low VOC properties, as part of the family’s quest for a healthy internal environment despite their location close to busy motorways.

Recent winner for a New Zealand Institute of Architects’ Auckland Small Project Award, this is a thoughtful renovation project that retains the character of this heritage area of Auckland while also enabling this family to live with ease and health in a busy location.

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