The design
As intrepid DIYers with plenty of renovations under their belt, Ilona and Mark Weekley wanted to start with a blank slate that wasn’t constrained by existing structures when they built their Dunedin home. So, with the help of Architype architect Tim Ross and by using Axon Panel by James Hardie, they constructed a 235sqm two-storey home with four bedrooms and floor-to-ceiling windows on the steep site. One of the highlights is the “expansive sea views of the rugged Otago coastline from St Clair to Sandfly Bay, along with the city and the harbour,” says Ilona.
“We also wanted a warm, healthy home for our family that was energy efficient and had a low carbon footprint.”
