RESIDENTIAL NEW BUILD 

Akuna Laidlaw 

Responding to both the architectural intent and the needs of a young growing family, the interior balances bold form with warmth and liveability. Defined by a strong architectural framework, the home unfolds through a restrained material palette that softens its brutalist expression while reinforcing the clarity of the built form. 

Natural textures and tonal finishes bring depth and softness to the interior, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. At the heart of the home, the kitchen island is conceived as a monolithic form, with chamfered detailing carried throughout the stonework to create subtle shifts in light and shadow. This considered detail introduces a layer of complexity while maintaining a cohesive architectural language. 

Material continuity and aligned geometries establish a strong connection between the interior and exterior, allowing the architecture and interiors to read as a unified whole. Carefully integrated functionality supports the evolving needs of family life, ensuring the home feels both highly resolved and effortlessly liveable. 

The result is a considered family home where architectural strength is balanced by warmth, restraint and enduring comfort.