Challenging Waiatarua House by Hamish Monk Architecture

Darcie George15/02/2026

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Home interior design

Waiatarua House located in Auckland, New Zealand was designed by Hamish Monk Architecture in 2012. One of the challenges in building the house was to insert a bold intervention into a bush reserve, in the same time keeping a sense of modesty and poetic.

Because the owners love tranquility, it was sought a place devoid of excessive articulation and noise.The entire home offers numerous special experiences, from the moment you step its threshold.

Photos by Mark Smith

Darcie George

I'm Darcie George, a writer who explores home paint. My stories are about making homes look great with colours. Let's learn how to choose paints and create cozy, beautiful spaces together. Join me in discovering the magic of home painting!

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