Trends New Zealand Volume 33 No 2 | Page 52

Architect and interior designer: Matthew Murfett and Melissa Lim, Mitsuori Architects Kitchen designer: Mitsuori Architects Landscape designer: Ben Scott Garden Design Builder: Malford Constructions Kitchen manufacturer: Darcey Cabinets Cladding: Accoya timber cladding from Matthews Timber; zinc from Craftmetals Roof: Bluescope Window joinery: Accoya timber Main floors: Royal Oak Floors Tiles: Lapege tiles Paint: Resene Heating: Hydronic Lighting: Masson for Light, ISM Objects, Aqualux Awards: Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Homes – Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Michael Kai see more images: search 49221 at Trendsideas.com search: tida homes at Trendsideas.com Right: Stairwell meets lightwell – while the stairs descend straight into rooms to optimise usable floor space, they are still located in one area. With tall operable windows beside the stairway, and stair flights with riserless treads, maximum sunlight penetrates right down through the home to the underground bedrooms.