Boon Goldsmith Bhasker Brebner Team Architects
Project Location:
Oakura, Taranaki
Categories:
Residential Architectural Excellence
Project Description:
This unique, contemporary home, located in Oakura captures a true New Zealand sense of style.
On arrival, you are greeted by an impressive timber screened façade, which is the ultimate privacy provider from elevated neighbours along the South side. This façade has operable shutters that open up porthole views to the world. Traces of red, black and white (a take on the local vernacular colours) are detailed through the timber vertical screen elements enhancing the contemporary aesthetic.
Timber horizontal louvers on the seaward side protect the occupants from harsh summer sunlight, without blocking the view.
Timber floorboards from the client’s former residence were recycled into the kitchen and lounge joinery. Sanded back and blonded, these floorboards are now a daily reminder of times past.
This home appears seamless, with similar materials used both on exterior and interior, and with landscaping that anchors the house to its site.