One of only seven surviving atmospheric theatres in the world, the Civic Theatre in Auckland’s Queen Street first opened in 1929. Salmond Reed Architects played a key role in restoring the grand theatre to its former glory.
Our client’s brief was to create a private sanctuary that captured views across to the Waitemata Harbour. The design incorporates a more formal floor plan with separate dining and living rooms connected a central hall to a more open kitchen living area. The first floor is dedicated to bedrooms and a home office, ensuring functional spaces for daily life. There remaining wide-ranging brief was incorporated in a basement level complete with garaging, media room, and wine cellar.
Externally, the deceptive simplicity of the design is achieved through the clever arrangement of two conjoined gables. Corrugated roofing and cedar weatherboards harmonize with the neighbouring heritage properties, emphasizing the traditional charm of the street. A large a bronze entrance door reveals a more contemporary interior with cantilevered concrete stair and natural stone floors.
The living areas seamlessly extend into the surrounding garden with expansive glazing over a reflection pond.
