b' and those throughout the househas been positionedBothenthusiasticcooks,afloor-to-ceilingbookcaseisto frame different trees in the garden, which, in additionalmost big enough to store all their cookbooks. Work- to the kauri, include rimu, nikau palms, totara, kohekohespaceswerecarefullymeasuredtoensurethecorrect and cabbage trees.positioning of sinks and appliances. Clean lines accent- To the left of the dining room, a cavity door leads to theuate the simple functionality.spacious lounge, which can be used as a spill-out area whensensitivenegotiationsbetweenclientsrequireThey wanted an integrated interior, separatemeetingrooms.Full-heightwindowsarewhere office and living areas repeatedhere,withslidingshuttersmountedontheoverlapped and were interchangeableexterior that can be pulled across for privacy. A built-in fireplace and an Ingo Maurer chandelier dominate theThechocolatemarblebenchtopanddarkpainted room. A deck off the lounge has space for alfresco diningjoinery balance the space and contrast with the light- and seems to float among the tree tops. coloured island bench and walls, says Paul. Horizontal Another sliding panel opens to the kitchen, an importantstrips of opaque glass introduce back-lit detailing inroom in any home, but especially so for the Hartdegens. the cabinetry.26 |'