b'pictures: Lucent*MediaKeeping things simple and straightforward was a keyThe family spends most of its time inside the house in the concept in the successful creation of this Turangi familyliving room, which is maximised completely. shing lodge. John Durkin of ABRI Architecture designedThelivingroomcomprisesaconversationalarea,a thehouseforclientswhooftenenjoytakingfriendsgenerous and inviting wooden dining table, and a simple away with them on holiday, so there is plenty of roombutwell-equippedkitchen.Decksadjoiningthespace to accommodate two families, with two bedrooms fordevelopasenseofconnectionwiththesurrounding adults upstairs and bunk rooms downstairs for up to eighttrees. This is reinforced by the lofty ceiling height in most children. However, in the name of simplicity and focussingof the immediate interior, although a boxed plywood on shared relaxation, the open-plan living area occupiesceiling above the kitchen gives this area a more contained the bulk of the space inside the home.sense of space. ThesleepingarrangementsareverysimpleandJohn Durkin says the connection between indoors and utilitarian, says John. Bedrooms are just for sleeping in.out also works in the other direction. | 49'