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A beachfront loft

High on a cliff between Red Beach and Orewa, this family home delivers something beautifully unexpected.

Clare Chapman
Last updated: 1 February 2024 | 4 min read

Full height doors from the main lounge enhance the sense of verticality and a loft-like feel in this double-height space.

The mezzanine ensuite was designed so the bath felt as if it was part of the bedroom, at the end of a linear bathroom anchored by a recycled brick wall.

An exposed steel stair leading to the mezzanine bedroom is tinny underfoot - an unexpected experience in the residential setting.

A rusted steel door set directly into the brick feels almost as if entering the side door of a warehouse.

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