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ARCHITECTUREPUBLIC creates thoughtful architecture that is simple, but not ordinary.

Founded by NZ Registered Architect Eqo Leung, recipient of the NZIA New Zealand Architecture Medal and recognised through multiple national and international awards. Eqo Leung is also the recipient of the Overall Winner Asian Pacific Region for Public Architecture in the International Property Awards 2012. Eqo Leung has been invited as speaker at professional conferences, and also regularly visiting School of Architecture at Auckland University and Unitec as guest critic for design studios.

A work in progress — extending a 1910s villa for contemporary living.

Extending and renovating an older home involves more than simply adding space. It requires understanding the character of the existing building, how it was constructed, and how new interventions can be carefully integrated.

This project explores the relationship between old and new — respecting the villa’s heritage character while responding to the client’s aspirations for modern family life, improved connections between spaces, and a stronger relationship with the outdoors.

A successful renovation considers not only design quality, but also buildability, construction complexity, planning controls and practical constraints. Working closely with clients, engineers and planning specialists, the design process involves navigating resource consent requirements while developing a solution that respects the existing home and supports the way people live today.

Through sketches, drawings and visualisations, each stage helps refine the design to achieve the right balance: respect, restraint and harmony.

#Architecture
#ResidentialArchitecture
#HeritageArchitecture
#VillaRenovation
#AucklandArchitecture

Early design exploration
Exploring possibilities and the relationship between existing and new.

Design development
Translating ideas into a resolved plan.

A respectful response
Balancing heritage character with contemporary living.

A respectful response
Balancing heritage character with contemporary living. 15/07/2026

A work in progress — extending a 1910s villa for contemporary living. Extending and renovating an older home involves more than simply adding space. It requires understanding the character of the existing building, how it was constructed, and how new interventions can be carefully integrated. This project explores the relationship between old and new — respecting the villa’s heritage character while responding to the client’s aspirations for modern family life, improved connections between spaces, and a stronger relationship with the outdoors. A successful renovation considers not only design quality, but also buildability, construction complexity, planning controls and practical constraints. Working closely with clients, engineers and planning specialists, the design process involves navigating resource consent requirements while developing a solution that respects the existing home and supports the way people live today. Through sketches, drawings and visualisations, each stage helps refine the design to achieve the right balance: respect, restraint and harmony. #Architecture #ResidentialArchitecture #HeritageArchitecture #VillaRenovation #AucklandArchitecture Early design exploration Exploring possibilities and the relationship between existing and new. Design development Translating ideas into a resolved plan. A respectful response Balancing heritage character with contemporary living. A respectful response Balancing heritage character with contemporary living.

Photos from ARCHITECTUREPUBLIC's post 09/06/2026

Many residential projects begin with questions of site response rather than layout.

This study explores two early-stage massing directions based on a single site:
• two new houses
• a house with a secondary dwelling

Both test how density, privacy, and outdoor space can be balanced at the outset of design.

“Simple but not ordinary.”

08/06/2026

I haven’t shared work here for a while.

I’ve recently put together a curated residential portfolio across architecturepublic, covering renovations, extensions, new homes, and apartment projects.

I’ll start sharing selected projects and work in progress again over the coming months.

ARCHITECTUREPUBLIC YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD AWARD-WINNING ARCHITECT - Architects in Glendowie, Auckland 02/03/2026

ARCHITECTUREPUBLIC YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD AWARD-WINNING ARCHITECT - Architects in Glendowie, Auckland ARCHITECTUREPUBLIC YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD AWARD-WINNING ARCHITECT. Eqo Leung, NZ Registered Architect At Architecturepublic, we create homes that are simple — but not ordinary. Our work is design-led, carefully con

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