2024 Auckland Architecture Awards Winner
Daniels Reef Lookout
Nestled into a steep site, this engaging house embraces its dense bush setting. Visitors are greeted with a sneak preview into the coastal greenery below. Each wing on either side of the entry curates a sequenced reveal of magnificent coastal views, some framed, some shuttered, and culminating at the ends with places for unreservedly open vistas. The house steps with the land and, along with restrained use of high-quality materials, results in a twisting form that integrates with the native landscape. The visitor is invited to journey through the house and continue down to the Leigh Cliff Walkway.
