Mt Maunganui

Mid Century Masterpiece

While Martin Luther King dreamt, and others go-go danced to The Beatles, architects in the sixties were designing homes like this one. There's little to see from the street front, thanks to tall private fencing, but beneath the asymmetrical roofline, this property brims with the era's definitive design features. Modernising the home, a recent renovation takes heed in preserving its mid-century origin. Characteristic exposed beams sit overhead while practical, on-trend polished concrete runs underfoot. Custom kitchen cabinetry and exposed shelving in central living create timeless Scandinavian appeal, and flanking these spaces are large windows, which welcome abundant natural light. T…