Lucerne / Daniel Marshall Architects

Architects: Daniel Marshall Architects
Location: Orakei Basin, Auckland, New Zealand
Design Team: Daniel Marshall, Emrana Sikder, Cameron Pollock, Nick Sayes
Year: 2011
Photographs: Emily Andrews & Ernie Shackles

Sited on the edge of the ancient crater that embraces Orakei Basin with extravagant viewsto inner Waitamata harbour and Auckland city.

The aesthetic and detailing of the house is intended to be quietly sophisticated using alimited palette of materials. A number of bespoke items designed specifically for the houseby the architects enhances the glamour of the setting – these include a chandelier withhand blown glass spheres by Katie Brown, a front door handle crafted by David White andthe panels behind the dining table painted by Daniel Marshall.