A Heritage New Zealand-listed homestead in the Marton region, sensitively extended and reimagined for modern family living. A new conservatory, flooded with light through exposed rafters, oversized colonial timber windows and skylights, creates the family hub the home never had, connecting seamlessly to the kitchen. An existing bedroom was transformed into a richly layered bathroom featuring William Morris wallpaper, burgundy wainscoting, rimu detailing and honed Vitória Régia quartzite. Every change was carefully considered and Heritage New Zealand approved. Old and new, sitting comfortably alongside one another.

A sensitive renovation of a character Arts and Crafts home in Palmerston North, balancing the preservation of original period features with the introduction of contemporary living standards. The project demonstrates Emma Brown Design's ability to work with heritage residential architecture, updating the home's spatial arrangement, materiality and interior design while retaining its inherent character and charm.