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A Warm Urban Family Home in Auckland

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Three handsome black steel framed glass gables define a warm family home on an urban street in Auckland, New Zealand.

The house features operable black steel vertical shutters on the outside of its windows to modulate both sun and  privacy.

The louvres make it possible to close off the facade to the street.

The warmth of the morning sun permeates the family breakfast area.

The kitchen is the beating heart of this home.

It is at the lowest point in the house.

On one side, stairs lead up to the boys computer room seen to the left of the fridge.

So from the kitchen, one can be sure that tonight’s homework is actually getting done.

To the other side, another short flight of stairs leads up to the family room.

This family room then leads out to an outdoor dining terrace.

While to other side of the family room, giant pivoting french windows open out over a cooling water feature.

Double height window glazing brings the winter sun deep into the home.

The plan shows the many levels, and the downstairs boy’s bedroom with its passageway to the computer room.

The boys share a narrow spa-like bathroom that opens onto a private deck.

Upstairs is the second boys bedroom, as well as the generous and sunny master bedroom and sitting room.

Behind the headboard is the dressing room and the bathroom which opens out to the back of the house.

Here the louvres can be angled for complete privacy yet let in light to the master bathroom with freestanding tub and black marble bench with white porcelain vessel sinks.

The parents have a peaceful study retreat up here next to the bedroom.

This parents’ sitting room is warmed by the chimney of the wood stove downstairs.

Strachan Group Architects in collaboration with Rachael Rush made this warm and friendly family home.