Homestyle are heading out around New
Zealand with First Windows & Doors to
visit houses we find inspiring. The Bay
View home of Brad Turfrey and Eva Bradley
caught our eye with its stunning views.
After falling for this coastal sight a
short drive north of Napier the couple
engaged architect Nick Bevin of Slessor
Architects to design their forever home
here. A space to enjoy for years to come
as a family that would also serve as a
place to work. Large pivot doors
positioned along the wide hallway
effectively divided the personal and
professional zones of the home. With
their close proximity to the coast came
a need for materials that would endure
the environment but it was important for
them to maintain the direct connection
to nature that originally attracted
them to the site. A floor-to-ceiling
picture window in the open plan living
area makes the most of the breathtaking
views by expertly minimizing the joinery
and maximizing the glass, at either end of the house and in the bedrooms louvres allow
passive ventilation from the sea breeze
providing a welcome respite from the
heat of a Hawke's Bay summer.
