Rongopai Reno: Reimagining and Restoring

Rongopai Reno is complete. This 1920s character home has been reimagined, renewing the home’s functionality and restoring its historical character.

 

Rongopai Reno is a place to step out of high intensity days and into warmth, light, and ease.

Original character elements are retained where possible and blended sympathetically with contemporary additions, supported by thoughtfully designed joinery throughout the dwelling that creates cohesion across the new work. This allows old and new to sit comfortably together without competing for attention.

The result is a warm, light filled family home that feels grounded in its history while confidently adapted for modern life.

Built: 2025
Builder: John Kitto Construction
Images: David Hensel Photography

Images: David Hensel

 
 
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