2024 Auckland Architecture Awards Winner
Ōwairaka House
This is a response to the realities of multigenerational living, downsizing and the desire to stay connected to a beloved family property. Where the suburbs are increasingly intensifying, the client’s brief was for “neighbourly infill”. The form ensures the front property loses none of its original privacy or amenity, and a new shared garden and common material palette connect the neighbours rather than defining property borders. Internally and externally, thoughtful placement of sliding screens, doors and walls allows control for engagement and privacy, without compromising natural light. The interior reveals the client's interest in natural and simple materials and detailing. Deep colours and textures frame the open expanse of the farm beyond. A simple roof form offers a generous volume to the living areas. The plan works hard, consolidating circulation and services to make the most of a small footprint, enabling different amenities to be used without impeding on other spaces.
- Practice
- Athfield Architects Limited
- Category
- Housing
- Location
- Auckland
