It's hard to believe that Chris and Sarah Keenan's light-filled, modernist home was once a state house. READ MORE:* Former state house rebuild is up for Best Design Award* Grey Lynn renovation involved moving the house, twice* A Mt Eden bungalow's daring renovation"We worked within the existing footprint to redefine the state house and enhance those 70s additions," Chris said. "We tried to retain the state house character, with obviously a bit of a modern twist." BAYLEYS All renovation work was conducted within the existing footprint of the home and particular attention was paid to redefining the original state house. Listing agent Mike Lovell of Bayleys Wellington described the home as "a contemporary response to a classic state house" and praised the owners for their "architecturally guided renovation".

Source: Stuff November 04, 2018 19:18 UTC