Living room addition to an existing bungalow opening out onto garden and lawn

Island Bay Bungalow Additions

This project involved extensive alterations and additions to a century-old bungalow in Wellington, New Zealand. The original house had suffered from nearly 100 years of poorly planned extensions and was in need of significant renovation.

With careful planning and attention to detail, this 1920s bungalow was skillfully restored and modernized, creating a nurturing, spacious home for a growing family in Wellington. Our team of expert residential architects helped turn this vision into reality, blending modern living with the charm of the original structure.

Living room addition to an existing bungalow opening out onto garden and lawn
Bungalow stair handrail to the garden
New living room addition and enclosed deck opening onto lawn and garden. Bungalow alterations by residential architects - Upoko Architects.
New living room addition to a bungalow overlooking lawn and garden - Upoko Architects

New Living Room Additions

We removed the back of the house and replaced it with a modern façade and a covered deck, adding a new living room that seamlessly opens onto an enclosed deck area. This area leads to a spacious, east-facing lawn and garden, perfect for family activities and outdoor living.

New Kitchen and Dining room addition opening onto enclosed courtyard - By Upoko Architects in Wellington

New Interior Alterations

Inside, the previously dark and cramped spaces were transformed into a bright, open layout. The design features a new kitchen, dining area, and a dedicated children’s play space. Additionally, new bathrooms and an en-suite were incorporated into the design for enhanced comfort and functionality.

New kitchen with seamless pantry and fridge joinery - Upoko Architects
Renovated hall to an existing bungalow with dark stained floor - Upoko Architects
New skylights and storage cupboards to main hall  - Newly renovated bungalow by Upoko Architects in Wellington

Before Renovation

Before Renovation