ABOVE THE SHOP

For many of us, work has always been clearly separated from home, either by location or preference. But last year, when the world tilted on its axis, working from home became a reality – one that appears to be here to stay.

Pandemics aside, for some people, living in the same real estate as they work simply makes good sense. People like David Alsop. Since early last year, David has rented the compact apartment above Suite, his art gallery on Ponsonby Road in central Auckland.

For David, the meshing of his work and life