Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 31 No 4 New Zealand | Page 71

Pushing the boundaries
Extending this apartment out towards a picturesque lake view created space
for a new kitchen that seamlessly integrates with a remodelled living area

It’s rare to see an apartment’s floor area
extended, but that’s precisely how more
space was created for this renovation.
Architect Fraser Cameron says the
terraced apartment, on the shores of Lake
Taupo, was at the end of a row and the
title included an area of land. This meant
the owners were able to push out one side
of the building towards the lake.
“As well as increasing the overall floor
area, we raised the ceiling height in the
addition, while still providing a seamless
integration with the existing living space.”

Cameron says the owners wanted an
open, light-filled interior that would be
a radical change from the original 1980s
design, which was a heavily detailed,
complex structure with a lot of rimu.
To this end, the architect created a new
bay window in the extension and added a
large skylight above the kitchen. And the
original stairs were replaced with open
treads and a glass balustrade.
“The client also wanted the entire
project to be of the highest standard of
specification, with no compromise.”

Facing page and following pages: This kitchen and
dining area are positioned within a new extension
to a 1980s apartment on the shores of Lake
Taupo. Architect Fraser Cameron introduced a bay
window to maximise the light and the view.
Above: Dark-stained American oak cabinets with a
custom profile form a backdrop to the living area.
A fully integrated refrigerator and sleek ovens
enhance the seamless look. The wall of utility
cabinets at the rear feature folded copper with the
same profile. The dark elements are contrasted
by a mosaic tile splashback, which references the
watery hues of the lake.

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