A 1990s bach has been transformed into this contemporary beachfront oasis, combining Kiwi coastal aesthetic with European comfort and style. The sleek lines demanded some complex work, from customised flashings and cladding corners to secret screwed exterior weatherboards and curtain tracks individually recessed into the angled ceiling. Belco worked alongside the owners on every detail, to meet their vision of a highly functional, aesthetically-pleasing abode that sits lightly within the landscape while running a little wild inside. The boldly beautiful interior showcases the residents’ hand-picked Italian tiles, their antique Swiss lighting and contemporary German appliances. The undercut stair stringers are clad in industrial-style chequer plate and float alongside a brick feature wall cleverly illuminated by integrated lighting and finished with a tailormade handrail. Few traces of the original dwelling remain beyond the concrete floor and basement block wall. It is a home designed to face forward, capitalising on magnificent sea views and looking to the future, with sea spray-resistant upgraded aluminium roof and handsome, durable Abodo cladding. This family home and entertaining base has plenty of room for extras or the next generation, but also transforms into a ‘lock up and go’ retreat for two.