2023 Auckland Architecture Awards Winner
Te Pae
Unique in so many ways, this sentinel in the dunes is robust in materiality to withstand the coastal weather, yet recessive in appearance with its black-oxide concrete shell peering out over the landscape. Circular in form and as a functional requirement, it provides uninterrupted surveillance out to sea and along the coastline. This highly functional building peels away from the often-relentless wind while providing a calm and focussed environment for observation and patrol – its rugged aesthetic transferring to the concealed spiral stair, executed with superb utilitarian detailing. A sophisticated, ingenious response to a harsh environment, this innovative and commanding design is immediately recognisable for the important purpose it serves.
- Practice
- Crosson Architects Limited
- Category
- Small Project Architecture
- Location
- Auckland
