Creative Arch

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Day Residence

Located on a steep coastal piece of land in Murrays Bay, this new dwelling was developed specifically for clients who were approaching retirement. It was imperative that the residence incorporated principles of universal design and future-proofing.

This project maximises clifftop views at each cascading level. The building remains secluded from the bay on the sea-facing, rear edge of the property as it rises above the dense native flora flanking a public walkway from Murrays Bay.

Architectural Designer: Mark McLeay, Marian Kubes
Interior Designer: Yellow Fox / Creative Arch
Engineer: Brian Jones Engineers
Builder: Day Construction
Photographer: Andy Chui
Project Year: 2016
Country: New Zealand
Postcode 0630
Located on a steep coastal piece of land in Murrays Bay, this new dwelling was developed specifically for clients who were approaching retirement. It was imperative that the residence incorporated principles of universal design and future-proofing.
Day Residence
This project maximises clifftop views at each cascading level. The building remains secluded from the bay on the sea-facing, rear edge of the property as it rises above the dense native flora flanking a public walkway from Murrays Bay. Photography by Andy Chui - DRAWPHOTO
Day Residence
The house being on a rear site lent room for a choice of striking modern materials. Plaster masonry walls and horizontal Nu-Wall aluminium metal cladding make a cool, bold impact appropriate for a contemporary home beside the ocean. Photography by Andy Chui - DRAWPHOTO
Day Residence
The house being on a rear site lent room for a choice of striking modern materials. Plaster masonry walls and horizontal Nu-Wall aluminium metal cladding make a cool, bold impact appropriate for a contemporary home beside the ocean. Photography by Andy Chui - DRAWPHOTO
Day Residence
Tight planning constraints and an inflexible neighbour on the north-east side lent extra challenge to the brief. Living spaces originally proposed on the mid-level with an extensive deck had to be reconfigured based upon building coverage infringements. The resulting redesign relocated living...
Day Residence
The upper floor includes an accessible plunge pool alongside a large deck entertaining space. Photography by Andy Chui - DRAWPHOTO
Day Residence
The upper floor includes an accessible plunge pool alongside a large deck entertaining space. Photography by Andy Chui - DRAWPHOTO
Day Residence
The upper level has been designed with the feel of a penthouse apartment, in deliberate contrast to rest of the house, with open plan living and generous skylights. Full length glazed sliders open to uninhibited top floor views of the sea and Rangitoto Island. Photography by Andy Chui - DRAWPHOTO
Day Residence
The upper level has been designed with the feel of a penthouse apartment, in deliberate contrast to rest of the house, with open plan living and generous skylights. Full length glazed sliders open to uninhibited top floor views of the sea and Rangitoto Island.
Day Residence
Views of the sea are accessible from over-sized doors which provide strong indoor-outdoor flow and cross-flow ventilation, allowing natural sea breezes to cool the house over summer. Across all levels and rooms of this stunning site, decks extend living spaces and break up the building’s form....
Day Residence
The core of this design is a north-facing central feature staircase with glazing on all three floors that floods all rooms with natural sunlight. The three levels are designed to capture and frame the varied prospects and changing views of the sea and landscape throughout the day. Photography by...
Day Residence
The upper level has been designed with the feel of a penthouse apartment, in deliberate contrast to rest of the house, with open plan living and generous skylights. Full length glazed sliders open to uninhibited top floor views of the sea and Rangitoto Island. Photography by Andy Chui - DRAWPHOTO
Day Residence
The upper level has been designed with the feel of a penthouse apartment, in deliberate contrast to rest of the house, with open plan living and generous skylights. Full length glazed sliders open to uninhibited top floor views of the sea and Rangitoto Island. Photography by Andy Chui - DRAWPHOTO
Day Residence
The upper level has been designed with the feel of a penthouse apartment, in deliberate contrast to rest of the house, with open plan living and generous skylights. Full length glazed sliders open to uninhibited top floor views of the sea and Rangitoto Island.
Day Residence
The upper level has been designed with the feel of a penthouse apartment, in deliberate contrast to rest of the house, with open plan living and generous skylights. Full length glazed sliders open to uninhibited top floor views of the sea and Rangitoto Island.
Day Residence
The upper level has been designed with the feel of a penthouse apartment, in deliberate contrast to rest of the house, with open plan living and generous skylights. Full length glazed sliders open to uninhibited top floor views of the sea and Rangitoto Island.
Day Residence
The upper level has been designed with the feel of a penthouse apartment, in deliberate contrast to rest of the house, with open plan living and generous skylights. Full length glazed sliders open to uninhibited top floor views of the sea and Rangitoto Island. Photography by Andy Chui - DRAWPHOTO
Day Residence
The upper level has been designed with the feel of a penthouse apartment, in deliberate contrast to rest of the house, with open plan living and generous skylights. Full length glazed sliders open to uninhibited top floor views of the sea and Rangitoto Island. Photography by Andy Chui - DRAWPHOTO
Day Residence
This project maximises clifftop views at each cascading level. The building remains secluded from the bay on the sea-facing, rear edge of the property as it rises above the dense native flora flanking a public walkway from Murrays Bay. Photography by Andy Chui - DRAWPHOTO
Day Residence
This new dwelling was developed specifically for clients who were approaching retirement. It was imperative that the residence incorporated principles of universal design and future-proofing. Photography by Andy Chui - DRAWPHOTO
Day Residence
Access to the upper floor includes a lift incorporated into the central light well with timber stairs wrapping around. Photography by Andy Chui - DRAWPHOTO
Day Residence
The core of this design is a north-facing central feature staircase with glazing on all three floors that floods all rooms with natural sunlight. The three levels are designed to capture and frame the varied prospects and changing views of the sea and landscape throughout the day. The glazed...
Day Residence
Across all levels and rooms of this stunning site, decks extend living spaces and break up the building’s form.
Day Residence
The house sits boldly forward of its neighbours, providing privacy and unparalleled outlook. The master bedroom on the main floor provides full length windows to the eastern seaviews, with privacy from the southwestern neighbours. Photography by Andy Chui - DRAWPHOTO
Day Residence
This project maximises clifftop views at each cascading level. The building remains secluded from the bay on the sea-facing, rear edge of the property as it rises above the dense native flora flanking a public walkway from Murrays Bay. Photography by Andy Chui - DRAWPHOTO
Day Residence
Located on a steep coastal piece of land in Murrays Bay, this new dwelling was developed specifically for clients who were approaching retirement. It was imperative that the residence incorporated principles of universal design and future-proofing. This involved low maintenance cladding materials...
Day Residence - Lower Floor Plan
The three levels are designed to capture and frame the varied prospects and changing views of the sea and landscape throughout the day. The glazed staircase is seen immediate upon entry, with a curved wall juxtaposed against the clean lines and exterior rectangular shape of the building. The house...
Day Residence - Mid Floor Plan
The upper level has been designed with the feel of a penthouse apartment, in deliberate contrast to rest of the house, with open plan living and generous skylights. Full length glazed sliders open to uninhibited top floor views of the sea and Rangitoto Island.
Day Residence - Upper Floor Plan