2015 New Zealand Architecture Awards Winner
Lyttelton Studio Retreat
This building perches gracefully on a steep slope in a rugged landscape. Modest in form yet ambitious in detail, this tiny retreat is a very personal statement by a talented architect. The exterior is robust – anodised aluminium cladding, recycled bridge timber car deck – and built to weather severe natural events, while the interior is highly crafted, comfortable, cosy. The full height flush glazing of the upper studio space captures breathtaking panoramic views of Lyttleton and the harbour. Undulating ceiling battens enliven the long space and reinforce the focus to the view. The lower level resembles a ship’s quarters, with a quirky kitchen, simple sleeping spaces for visiting staff, and a beautifully detailed bathroom.
- Practice
- Bull O'Sullivan Architecture Ltd
- Category
- Small Project Architecture
- Location
- Canterbury
