Materiality was paramount to the design and the palette of Arabescato marble, brushed character oak, hand-cast tiles, seagrass, and natural brass borrows from a time-honored classicism, with subtle cues to an enduring European aesthetic. The rustic nature of the finishes is complimented by the client's collection of modern art, resulting in an atmosphere that feels contemporary but harmonious with the character of the house.

Windermere is a turn-of-the-century family residence located on the northern ridge of St. Marys Bay overlooking the Auckland Harbour Bridge and inner Waitematā.