2017 New Zealand Architecture Awards Winner
Courtyard House
The design of the house is a very clear response to the challenges of a wedge-shaped corner site flanked by busy suburban streets. The walled courtyard house, pushed to the property boundary, is protected from the public gaze, but does not feel insular; the continuous clerestory not only allows views out but offers glimpses in, without compromising the inhabitants’ privacy. The clerestory also heightens the graceful, floating effect of the roof. Scale is well handled and the planning is generous; the interior linings and cabinetry reveal the application of a sure touch. Organised around a central pool, the house is a calm oasis offering occupational comfort and sensory delight.
- Practice
- Guy Tarrant Architects
- Category
- Housing
- Location
- Auckland
