Designed for a young family looking to return home from abroad. This house sits on a spectacular site bordering an extensive mangrove forest.
The clients had initially approached a house building company and were…
This concept design for a charitable trust called for a master plan for the site with associated communal buildings and 'hut' style accommodation The overall aim of the camp 'is to provide children and adults with an outdoor…
Ground floor addition to an existing pole platform house
A ground floor addition converts a modest sized existing house with external access into a generous beach side family home. With a challenging south facing sloping site, existing…
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A new coastal ‘hut’ as beach retreat
Having camped on the site, the clients wanted a simple bach that retained the magic of camping holidays. The hut was to reference a high country hut rather than a flat roofed pavilion.…
The transformation of an existing, tired coastal bach into a modern family home to meet the needs of a family now permanently residing there.
A crucial part of the brief was that the informal rituals of bach living such as…
The addition of a new living space and covered deck to an existing bach
The existing bach had poor connection with its site. Rather than extend the width of the existing bach for the new living space, a decision was made to…
At just 89m² plus decks, this is a unique home for a couple.
With stunning views over the Whangarei Harbour, it is designed for views to the South and privacy to the North. The nautical nature of the site has strongly informed the…
New coastal family home
Nearing completion. This home is constructed from a blend of timber framed walls, clad in vertical cedar, exposed in-situ concrete walls and polished concrete floor slabs. It is situated on a stunning…
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Situated on an elevated sloping site with 180° stunning views to the northern aspect, the form of the dwelling and configuration of the spaces in this home were directly in response to these dominant environmental factors.
The site was…
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The brief for this preschool was very clear. It was to be a unique building, acting as a focal point for the rural community as well as providing an enhanced environment for the preschoolers, parents and staff enjoying the facility.
The…
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Mangrove House, Ngunguru, Tutukaka Coast
On the BoardCamp Kiwi, Whangaruru North, Northland
On the BoardPole House Alterations, Ngunguru, Tutukaka Coast
On the BoardBeach Hut, Matapouri, Tutukaka Coast
On the BoardNgunguru Bach Alterations, Ngunguru, Tutukaka Coast
Residential AlterationsClements Bach Alterations, Matapouri, Tutukaka Coast
Residential AlterationsHarbourside House, Whangarei Habour
Residential NewPataua River House, Whangarei District
Residential NewThe Curved House, Whangarei District
Project, Residential NewManaia Kindergarten, Parua Bay, Whangarei
Community/Educ.