“Set against a backdrop of mature bush clad hills within an idyllic bay, this retreat nestles into and engages with its environment. The interior is a triumph in timber, exquisitely detailed and crafted to deliver a house which is immediately inviting, enriching and relaxing.”
Emphasising the intimate qualities of the small bay where it is located, the Waterfall Bay house is set close to the water and runs along the contour as a two-storey primary element incorporating living areas above and guest rooms below. Linked by a glazed bridge is a main bedroom, raised above the cliff on visually unstable legs to reflect its eyrie-like relationship to the tree tops and sky.
Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects Local Award 2004
Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects Resene New Zealand Award 2005
