Period Revival
Creating homes and spaces that have character
Our passion lies in character home renovations and the restoration of heritage buildings. We take great pride in breathing new life into older homes, adapting them for modern living while carefully preserving their character, charm and practicality. Thoughtfully coordinated colour palettes, welcoming interiors and practical functionality underpin every project we undertake when working with c character home renovations . Our work spans a diverse range of commissions, from sensitive renovations and restorations to new builds and thoughtfully considered developments.
Signature Projects
Our renovations and new builds celebrate the essence of a character home. As architects specialising in character home renovations , we carefully restore, adapt and reimagine period residences for modern family living; preserving their heritage while enhancing comfort, functionality and longevity. We work closely with a trusted network of quality contractors and skilled craftsmen to ensure every detail is executed with care and precision.
Design secrets of New Zealand Character Homes.
Created with passion and written for character home enthusiasts like us.
Our signature book looks at what makes character homes and character neighbourhoods of New Zealand what they are today.
Heritage Architect Mona Hurnen (formerly Quinn) delves into a celebration of homes that have captured her attention as an architect and observer of design. Together, these homes demonstrate how thoughtful architecture can create places of beauty, comfort, and lasting significance, reminding us that a house becomes special when design and detail come together.
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