This beautiful addition to the original 1920s home honours heritage while  providing a contemporary outdoor living space that connects with the  surrounding landscape. The thin-profile pivot-steel joinery adds an elegant windbreak, reminiscent of traditional glasshouses and conservatories. The introduction of the skylight to draw light deep into the kitchen and dining room is a well-considered decision that creates a distinct separation between  old and new, visually integrating the indoor and outdoor spaces and enhancing functionality.

Te Kahui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects