Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 31 No 10 New Zealand | Page 158

Past is present
This loft-style residence in a converted brick laundry
plays up the heritage character of the 100-year-old
building, but adds a modern spin

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Remodelling a character building is
often a balancing act – heritage aesthetics
versus modern convenience and comfort.
Architect Chris Hawley says he took
a softly-softly approach when converting this century-old brick building into a
private residence. The building, which
was originally a laundry, had many heritage features that needed to remain intact.
“The project was about restraint,” he
says. “You don’t get a second chance if
you make a mistake and drill a hole in
the wrong place. The inherent qualities of