Modern house with wooden exterior, large open sliding glass doors, and surrounding garden at sunset.

kiekie home

Cabinetmaker: Neo Design

Builder: Waller Projects

The brief for this compact family home uses Patya Veda design principles. The most important principles of Vedic architecture are the direction and orientation of the home and the auspicious placement of the main entranceway for the positive influence of wealth and fulfilment.

The finished result is a simple, butterfly wedge-like form, which mirrors the shape of the adjacent Mangere mountain. Bricked walls at either end of the wedge are recessed to create protection from the elements, and recycled non-toxic materials are used where possible to add character and to ensure the home is suitable to the climactic conditions.

The interior is spacious and filled with natural light, with a thoughtful colour palette and energy efficient up-lighting throughout the main spaces.This house recently won gold at the Master Builders House of the Year Awards 2014.

Modern open-plan kitchen and patio with wooden siding, large folding glass doors, outdoor and indoor seating, and natural light.
Open wooden door leading to an interior hallway with a visible bathtub in the background, featuring wooden and brick exterior walls.
Modern kitchen with an island, bar stools, pendant lights, and an open patio door revealing a garden view.
Modern house with large windows and a wooden facade, surrounded by palm trees and grassy landscape.
Modern kitchen with wood cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, a large island with wooden countertop and stools, pendant lighting, and a wide window overlooking a fence.
Modern home office with wooden desk, laptop, shelves, and window view.
Modern kitchen with wooden shelves, books, a kettle, toaster, coffee maker, and various kitchenware on a countertop.
Modern living room with a wooden chair and a couch, featuring patterned cushions. A leafy green rug covers the floor. A tall floor lamp stands by the window, next to a gray curtain. A blue-toned portrait hangs on the white wall.
Modern living room with gray sectional sofa, yellow wire side table, and wall-mounted TV. Wooden accent wall and tall narrow window add natural light.
Modern interior with a wooden bookshelf filled with books and decorative items, accompanied by a plant and wall art. A wooden dining table with chairs is visible, and a cushioned bench is adjacent to the bookshelf. Natural lighting comes through a nearby window.
Interior hallway with wooden sliding barn doors, hardwood floors, and a single exposed bulb light fixture.
Minimalist bedroom with a wooden headboard, bedside table, books, and a bed with white linens.
Minimalist bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a white duvet. A spherical paper pendant light hangs from the ceiling. A ladder-style bookshelf filled with books is against a white brick wall. There are large windows with a view of outdoors. A wooden dresser with decor and a standing fan are on the right.
Kids' bedroom with wooden bunk bed and world map on wall, containing toys in a wooden box on gray carpet, and large white paper lantern.
Minimalist bathroom with wall-mounted sink, mirror, gray tiles, and doorway. View from carpeted room.
A small bathroom area with bright yellow walls, a black round basin sink, a wooden countertop, a light gray tiled backsplash, and a white child's chair. A single light bulb hangs above the mirror.
Open wooden sliding door revealing a modern bathroom with a bathtub and towel rack. A large round paper lantern hangs from the ceiling, and a large window is visible.
Bathroom with a freestanding white bathtub next to a window, surrounded by yellow and gray walls.

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