Sophisticated Surface Selection for a Piha Bach

The brief asked for an elegant family home that paid homage to the history of the humble New Zealand bach. Materials and details were chosen carefully to reflect this direction. The living areas of the house were elevated one storey to maximise the views and arranged around two court areas to provide exterior areas sheltered from the wind and maximising the outlook from all areas. The kitchen was integral to the functioning of the living space and provides a pivot point for the family and social use of the three key living areas: lounge, dining, outdoor room.

Corian Solid Surface and Fenix Nano Tech Matt surface were chosen because they perfectly reflected the desire for sophisticated, yet utilitarian materiality. The Fenix colour Nero Ingo, with its delicious matt finish, reminded the design team of the expansive black West Coast sand which is directly in front of the living spaces.

The design of the kitchen used a curated palette which was then used to tie together the various cabinetry elements in the living area, the storage areas in the dining area and the AV cabinet in the living room. The colour and material palette extended to the bathrooms, which used Corian Solid Surface for its seamless application.

The combination of FENIX, Corian Solid Surface and the brass bench upstand elevated the kitchen to a luxe environment while honouring the simplicity of traditional baches.

Design: Daniel Marshall Architects Ltd 
Benchtop Fabrication: Topline Benches Ltd 
Joiner: Paterson Crafted Ltd 
Photographer: Jackie Meiring

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FENIX is an innovative material created for interior design applications by Arpa Industriale in Italy.

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Interior design — residential & commercial
Vertical and horizontal applications
Cabinetry, benchtops, table tops, furniture (bookshelves, partitions, chairs, etc.)
Retail, hospitality, office, healthcare, education, and other commercial applications

FENIX has been available and used in Europe since 2013
MaterialPREIS — First Prize Design Category
dwell on design — Best Design Material
interzum Award — Best of the Best
ARCHIDEX — New Product Award
MENZIONE D'ONORE — Honorable Mention ADI Campasso d'oro

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Residential and commercial surfaces: including cabinetry, benchtops and counters, and interior wall linings

Healthcare — patient rooms, nurses' stations, testing areas, operating rooms, and laboratories
Aged care — common areas, private residences, bathrooms, overbed tables
Retail — counters, shelving and display surfaces
Offices — reception counters, staircases, breakout areas, boardroom tables, planter boxes
Hospitality — reception areas, serveries, table tops, bars
Kitchens — benchtops, islands, sinks, cabinetry fronts, splashbacks, Feature-wall cladding, backlighting
Bathrooms — vanity, cabinetry fronts, basins
Laundries — benchtops, sinks, shelving, cabinetry fronts
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Available in 28 colours housed in four distinct collections — Solid Whites, Essentials, Design and Organics. Corian transcends fashion and integrates timelessly with any style.

Used for residential and commercial surfaces since 1967

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