30km North-West of Auckland City, Bethells is a coastal community located on one of Auckland’s popular west coast beaches. Bethells community is separated from the beach behind sand dunes that have accumulated over the last several thousand years. An area of natural beauty and wild landscapes, it is surrounded by mountains and native bush.
The site’s previous existence was a market garden with shelterbelts forming large outdoor rooms. Our client then planted part of the site with vineyards and fenced off paddocks for horses. He built a barn and a dressage arena.
Shearers Quarters House, designed by John Wardle Architects, is a captivating companion building situated on Bruny Island, Tasmania. This charming residence stands alongside an existing historic cottage on a working sheep farm, serving as a modern tribute to the region’s agricultural heritage.
In the context of Auckland’s rugged west coast ‘Motutara’ is the arterial route that connects the west of Auckland to the black sands of Muriwai beach. ‘Motu’ is to sever, ‘Tara’ meaning for peak, describes the action of the road of this name which effectively severs the peak or highland of Muriwai from the low lying coast.
Located in Cap Ferret, France, the Wood Frame House by S+M Architectes showcases a masterful blend of modern architecture and natural harmony. Situated on a sprawling 1,000 m² plot at the boundary of a state forest, this residence transforms an ordinary existing structure into a sophisticated and secluded retreat.
Project: Blue Lake Retreat / lakeside house Architects: Lake|Flato Architects Location: Marble Falls, Texas, USA Text description by Lake|Flato Architects Photographs © Andrew Pogue This lakeside house is a private weekend residence, called Blue Lake Retreat, designed by Lake | Flato Architects in Marble Falls, Texas. Responding initially to the site’s steeply rising topography, a vertically
This alpine retreat is a small structure set within a high country station, adjacent Lake Wakatipu, Central Otago. The colours and textures of the cladding integrate the building into the gravel tracks
Archterra is a small architectural practice located in Margaret River, Western Australia. Designed by Archterra Architects, Bush House is a single family house with an area of 168 square meters, surrounded by nature and flooded with light.
