A series of glass pavilions set into the Titirangi bush, The Brake House is an international architectural icon. Recognised as a masterpiece of modern design, this home is considered a national treasure.

Originally designed by architect Ron Sang in the 1970s for renowned photographer Brian Brake, the house continues to impress people almost 50 years later. It is admired for the way it blends into the surrounding native bush, and has an intimate connection to the natural environment.

The house has been recognised by DOCOMOMO New Zealand as one of the ‘top 20 modern buildings, sites and neighbourhoods’, and was awarded the NZIA Enduring Architectural Award in 2001 and NZIA Auckland District Branch Design Award in 1985.

When making any additions or improvements to this incredible house, inspiration must be drawn from the spirit of the house itself.

So, when it came to carpet, the owners agonised for a long time. The decision to change features, or make additions to a house of this importance must be well-considered.

“When it came to the carpet, we wanted to be natural; we wanted 100 per cent wool fibre; we wanted a New Zealand brand, and that began and ended at Bremworth. The carpet has complete context in the house, it is ‘of its time’ but it’s also of every time,” the owners noted.

It was also important that the carpet fibre was sustainable, natural, and part of New Zealand. One of the very best houses certainly deserves one of the very best carpets. For those after a unique design approach, Bremworth wool carpets go beyond the traditional, with a result that is both beautiful to look at and a dream to live on. Bremworth believes that by embracing nature, they can make a world of difference to the wellbeing of people and the planet.

See the Galet carpet in the brand new, limited edition Sienna hue at bremworth.co.nz.

ArchitectureNow works with a range of partners in the A&D supply sector to source appropriate content for the site. This article has been supported by Bremworth.