RK RESIDENCE
In a beachfront Wellington suburb, Seear-Budd Ross shapes a family home in harmony with its surroundings that slowly reveals an understated yet tactile interior.
Project Details
A SENSE OF EASE
Situated between the ocean and the foothills in the Wellington district of Eastbourne, RK Residence by Seear-Budd Ross is an apt response to its surroundings. Designed for a young family, the home effortlessly incorporates public and private spaces in an overall design that creates a sense of informality and ease.
Project Type: Beach House
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Architect: Seear-Budd Ross
Photographer: Sam Hartnett
EVERYTHING UNDER ONE ROOF
The architects from the local firm Seear-Budd Ross used muted, pale materials that echo the texture and tone of the nearby beach. For example, the weathered timber cladding was selected to resemble silvery-grey driftwood. At the same time, the roof's shape quotes the local architectural vernacular of traditional hip-and-gable construction but elongates it to create a more low-slung, relaxed profile that unifies the exterior and neatly encompasses both the dwelling and its garage.
VISUAL SIMPLICITY
The kitchen features a full suite of Fisher & Paykel appliances. The integrated fridge-freezer blends into the white cabinetry, while a recessed niche faces the monolithic island, both lined with the same grey limestone. Its natural variegation appears softly cloud-like, subtly referencing the moody beach landscape. The rangehood and minimalist black cooktop were installed flush with these surfaces. Below, a sleek Minimal Style black oven recedes from view, contributing to the kitchen's overall visually quiet efficiency
