Alterations & Additions

At Yoke. our practice is grounded in over 10 years of experience. Every Alteration and Addition is conceived with sensitivity to the rhythm of daily life, the character of the site and existing conditions, and a considered response and resolution to the brief and budget.

Our portfolio embraces luxury home renovations, apartment renovation architecture, and bespoke residential extensions, comprising layered extensions. quietly articulated remodelling of spaces, standalone additions and functions and reflects the considered interplay of interior and exterior volumes. We work at varying scales, from small alterations and kitchen remodelling to substantial additions and reinterpretation of the building form. Each project is approached as a unique composition, balancing spatial clarity with the subtleties of proportion, texture, and tactility. In this way, we do more than deliver functionality; each intervention becomes an orchestrated experience of living, inhabitation, and architectural refinement.

A residential architectural renovation unfolds as an exploration of spatial potential, where refinement, proportion, and form are reconsidered and elevated. Carefully examining the existing fabric, we uncover possibilities for refined and meaningful enhancements, ensuring that each composition resonates with both practical and aesthetic intent of the brief.

Engaging a local architect results in improved outcomes. Intimate knowledge of New Zealand’s and Central Otago’s climate, material palette, topography, and regulatory landscape enable Yoke. to shape designs that respond to the site with rigor and nuance, where every decision is informed by both environmental conditions and the land’s inherent potential. Longstanding collaborations with regional craftsmen, artisans, and specialist suppliers facilitate the delivery of a multidisciplinary outcome. This ensures each home remodel and renovation is executed with meticulous craftsmanship, considered detail, and an attunement to the underlying building fabric and history.  Being local permits a hands-on engagement with the construction process, giving confidence and support to the homeowner and builder alike.

Our attention to detail, responsiveness to existing conditions and adaptability make Yoke. an outstanding choice as remodel architects.