Absolutely Mid-century Home A Bach-style Studio with Gob-smacking Views of Wellington
Floor area: 45m2
Architect: Cushla Thurston
In 2006, when Wellington couple Cushla and Richard Thurston purchased their mid-century home in Brooklyn, Wellington, they earmarked the flat, barren space at the rear of the property for an art studio. Six years later, tired of schlepping across town to use a space behind his parents’ Seatoun home, Rich, an artist and film contractor, and Cushla, an architect with Opus Architecture, collaborated on the studio’s design.
Within 45 square metres, the couple wanted an open-plan studio they could both work from, a mezzanine level to accommodate overflow house guests and a relaxing space away from the family home.
“We created a collection of spaces with different scales within a larger volume to support a variety of activities,” says Cushla. “We achieved this by using the mezzanine to divide a portion of the space horizontally to create bathing and sleeping zones adjacent, but connected to, the main creative studio space. The site is incredibly windy, so orientation, roof pitch, bracing and noise insulation were crucial considerations. Along with the wind in Wellington comes the sun and views, so we modelled the building to ensure we made the most of this amazing site.”
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Cushla and Rich wanted a simple, bach-style studio that wouldn’t detract from the site’s gob-smacking views. The design also considered external views and composing views to create interest – key factors in designing small spaces, says Cushla.
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The work of artists such as Anthony Nobilo, Kelsi Doscher, Max Gimblett and Dick Frizzell surround Rich Thurston’s easel.
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“During a northerly, the east-facing sliding doors can be opened and when the wind flicks around to the south, the opposite doors can be opened,” says architect Cushla Thurston. An ‘Eames’ lounge chair and ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames, a mid-century sofa and G-Plan table furnish the open-plan living area. A ‘Saucer’ light by George Nelson hangs above. ‘Transgressive Void’ by Richard Thurston hangs on the wall.
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The couple, pictured here on the deck, helped mill some of the timber for the studio, giving them further connection to their retreat. They utilise the space beneath the deck to store firewood.
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A ‘Shell’ chair by Charles and Ray Eames is pulled up to the slab bench that Rich made. An ‘Eco Tiny Rad’ burner by Metro Fires warms the studio.
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Décor glass was a cost-effect choice and also provides the seamless white-on-white effect the couple wanted.
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Rich made the steel and pegboard cupboards in the kitchen. Art, books and objects, including an ‘Eames House Bird’ by Charles and Ray Eames, line the shelves.
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The mezzanine is a generous space with ample light and views through the oversized window.
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Absolutely Mid-century Home A Bach-style Studio with Gob-smacking Views ...
Floor area: 45m2
Architect: Cushla Thurston
In 2006, when Wellington couple Cushla and Richard Thurston purchased their mid-century home in Brooklyn, Wellington, they earmarked the flat, barren space at the rear of the property for an art studio. Six years later, tired of schlepping across town to use a space behind his parents’ Seatoun home, Rich, an artist and film contractor, and Cushla, an architect with Opus Architecture, collaborated on the studio’s design.
Within 45 square metres, the couple wanted an open-plan studio they could both work from, a mezzanine level to accommodate overflow house guests and a relaxing space away from the family home.
“We created a collection of spaces with different scales within a larger volume to support a variety of activities,” says Cushla. “We achieved this by using the mezzanine to divide a portion of the space horizontally to create bathing and sleeping zones adjacent, but connected to, the main creative studio space. The site is incredibly windy, so orientation, roof pitch, bracing and noise insulation were crucial considerations. Along with the wind in Wellington comes the sun and views, so we modelled the building to ensure we made the most of this amazing site.”
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Cushla and Rich wanted a simple, bach-style studio that wouldn’t detract from the site’s gob-smacking views. The design also considered external views and composing views to create interest – key factors in designing small spaces, says Cushla.
2/8
The work of artists such as Anthony Nobilo, Kelsi Doscher, Max Gimblett and Dick Frizzell surround Rich Thurston’s easel.
3/8
“During a northerly, the east-facing sliding doors can be opened and when the wind flicks around to the south, the opposite doors can be opened,” says architect Cushla Thurston. An ‘Eames’ lounge chair and ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames, a mid-century sofa and G-Plan table furnish the open-plan living area. A ‘Saucer’ light by George Nelson hangs above. ‘Transgressive Void’ by Richard Thurston hangs on the wall.
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The couple, pictured here on the deck, helped mill some of the timber for the studio, giving them further connection to their retreat. They utilise the space beneath the deck to store firewood.
5/8
A ‘Shell’ chair by Charles and Ray Eames is pulled up to the slab bench that Rich made. An ‘Eco Tiny Rad’ burner by Metro Fires warms the studio.
6/8
Décor glass was a cost-effect choice and also provides the seamless white-on-white effect the couple wanted.
7/8
Rich made the steel and pegboard cupboards in the kitchen. Art, books and objects, including an ‘Eames House Bird’ by Charles and Ray Eames, line the shelves.
8/8
The mezzanine is a generous space with ample light and views through the oversized window.
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Absolutely Mid-century Home A Bach-style Studio with Gob-smacking Views ...
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