2016 Nelson/Marlborough Architecture Awards Winner
Pearson Bach
Given a questionable location, the architects have maximised the opportunities handed to them. Addressing the challenges of a south-facing, sub-alpine lot, this building arranges itself around a central courtyard that makes the most of magnificent views over the lake. The orientation means that interior spaces capture any available sun, and the layering of textures and materials, such as cork and cedar, along with the rich, folded ceiling planes create a warm and welcoming refuge. The use of corten steel for a window-box frame gives the building a strong presence in this harsh landscape.
- Practice
- Redbox Architects
- Category
- Housing
- Location
- Nelson/Marlborough
