Auckland apartment block by Monk Mackenzie integrates Fisher & Paykel appliances
Ergonomic kitchens fitted with Fisher & Paykel appliances feature in this eight-apartment building in Auckland, as shown in this video produced by Dezeen for the luxury kitchen brand.
Designed by local architecture studio Monk Mackenzie in collaboration with developer Artifact, Jervois Apartments sits on a ridgeline in the central Auckland suburb of Herne Bay.
The kitchen features appliances by Fisher & Paykel
"Three or four years ago this area was re-zoned under the Auckland Unitary Plan, which allows for taller buildings and more density," said Monk Mackenzie co-founder, Hamish Monk.
"This building is one of the early adopters of that zone change."
Selected apartments feature kitchens with premium appliances by Fisher & Paykel set within dark-stained oak cabinetry, slate worktops and a marble island.
The development provides eight residences, each with panoramic views to the Waitakere Ranges on one side and over Waitemata Harbour on the other.
An undulating screen made of perforated metal wraps the street elevation, filtering light while providing privacy.
Sophie Wylie, a trained architect and co-founder of Artifact alongside Liam Wylie, organised the internal layout.
Bedrooms and private areas occupy the southern side behind the screen, while social areas such as the kitchen and living room claim the northern side to capture the sun.
Each residence includes a glass-walled internal courtyard that draws daylight into the centre of the plan and facilitates air circulation.
A winter garden on the southern facade has frameless glass doors that can be opened or closed depending on the weather, creating an external space usable all year-round.
Interior designer Amelia Holmes planned the kitchen around the habits of older buyers, who are looking to downsize but still enjoy hosting guests regularly.
An island bench defines the open-plan kitchen and living area, with one end configured as a bar that creates a natural space to gather and connects directly to the outdoor deck.
"We didn't want the appliances to have prominence," said Sophie Wylie. "Fisher & Paykel products are minimal and clean, and worked well with the dark stain of the oak and the aesthetic we wanted."
Fisher & Paykel wall-mounted ovens and two DishDrawer dishwashers flanking the sink eliminate the need for bending down.
"If we were going to put ovens on walls, we wanted them to be very minimal and contemporary looking," said Sophie Wylie. "That's where the Fisher & Paykel ovens are so perfect – they offer a sophisticated glass front with minimal buttons or colour."
A column fridge-freezer slots into vertical cabinetry alongside a wine cabinet, both positioned near a butler's pantry that allows residents to cook and entertain simultaneously.
Natural slate covers the benchtops for durability against heat and moisture while providing texture against the smooth appliance finishes.
Vertical surfaces combine grey marble with timber cabinetry detailed with batten-style handles.
A compact laundry sits off the main hallway. Graphite-coloured Fisher & Paykel washers and dryers are stacked vertically to maximise floor space while matching the kitchen's material palette.
Founded in 1934, Fisher & Paykel is a New Zealand luxury appliance brand known for creating kitchen products that seamlessly integrate into the home to complement the surrounding interior.
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