b'feature house In a matter of weeks Ian had the sketch done and those original specications form exactly what stands here today, Chris says.Both Ian and design-savvy master builder Lindsay could see it was both simple and ideal to build up on the homes existing footprint. This would maximise views, sunshine and light while simultaneously tucking the home privately into its site.Although the house sits on a compact 595 square metres of land, it seems generous and expansive. A barrel-vaulted ceiling along with reective yet non-glaring surfaces result in a feeling of additional space.Above Chriss initial reservationsAnother early collaborator on this home was architectural and interior designer Wendy about using Resene Tia Maria in the hall dissipated once she saw itCampbell, who often works with Ian Cumberpatch on both residential and commercial combined with the staircaseprojects. She believes the home benets greatly from having been professionally conceived materials. The front door is Reseneright from the decision to transform and build upwards.Zibibbo. Above right Chris in the kitchen:Wendy would call this interior crisp yet warm, and a little bit funky. A member of We knew we needed someArchitectural Designers New Zealand (ADNZ), she is often involved right from the start on gorgeous rich colour. budget, layout and all specications. Later on she commissions bespoke soft furnishings and Opposite The couples most recentoften sources artwork for clients. Her involvement is often ongoing; recently, for example, purchase for the house is this roundChris asked Wendy to refresh several interior colours and fabrics, and to co-design (with Ian) painting by Brian LEstrange, hungsome additional bespoke furniture.against a wall of Resene Masala. When Lindsay and Chris bought here, Chris was at a point in life ideal for jettisoning some Resene worn-out furnishings and starting again. While neither Lindsay nor Chris wanted stark, Masala minimal surroundings, both have nevertheless been exceedingly selective about what to Resene include in terms of furnishings, fabrics and artwork.Tia MariaWe knew we needed some gorgeous rich colour. We also wanted easy, visible access to22'