TRENDS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS
RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN
The Trends International Design Awards are an opportunity to recognise outstanding homes in a variety of countries . These two winning homes demonstrate contrasting approaches to creating a home for modern family living . Leuschke Kahn Architects and VillaVilla have reconfigured and expanded a neglected inner city villa , while Sanctum Design ' s contemporary new home makes the most of views and outdoor living despite the challenging site .
NEW ZEALAND ARCHITECT-DESIGNED RENOVATION WINNER
LEUSCHKE KAHN ARCHITECTS AND VILLAVILLA
This comprehensive renovation by architects Leuschke Kahn and the developer VillaVilla set out to create a modern-functioning family home with all the character of a grand historic villa . While that involved demolition of much of the existing structure , all the original detailing has been retained and expanded on .
AUSTRALIAN DESIGNER NEW HOME WINNER
SANCTUM DESIGN
Sanctum Design ' s plan for this family home cleverly makes the most of sweeping views , while resolving difficulties of access due to the shape of the site . It also maximises recreational potential with a roof terrace pool and outdoor living areas adjacent to a glass pavilion containing the main living spaces .
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