Deep blue sea views from sweeping wide open rooms make for a intensely relaxing experiece.

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Aotea Harbour.

ArchiPro Project Summary - Aotea Harbour: A cozy holiday house on a secluded promontory, featuring expansive single-level living, panoramic views, and a design that adapts to climate, awarded the 2019 Waikato/Bay of Plenty Architecture Award.

Title:: Aotea Harbour
Architect:: PAUA Architects Ltd
Category:: Residential/; New Builds

This holiday house occupies an exquisite and little-known promontory on our western coastline. Its modest site area belies its expansive single-level living. Flanked on it’s eastern boundary by the garage/guest room. The first floor bunkroom lookout stands sentry over the eastern bay with panoramic view from its protected balcony as far as the wild western coastline. The fortress-like screened northern eastern wall protects the main covered courtyard.

Designed as a cozy sanctuary for extended family and friends, it can be seamlessly unfolded in three directions in response to wind changes and climate.

Winner of the 2019 Waikato/Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards

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Deep blue sea views from sweeping wide open rooms make for a intensely relaxing experiece.

A true "inside / outside" flow for entertaining and enjoying the sea breeze.

Split level rooms add an interesting aspect and a timber theme throughout add to the chilled vibes.

An ever-changing vista and a window seat to while away the hours.

Interesting spaces to explore, this residence has several layers of depth.

Charcoal and tan are the order of the day with a blue/green backdrop.

Timber lines lead the eye to much further beyond...

Darker hues add a mature feel to this contemporary build.

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PAUA Architects Ltd

Architects

Waikato

pauaarchitects.co.nz

PAUA Architects Ltd. PAUA Architects is an award-winning Te Kāhui Whaihanga (NZ Institute of Architects) Practice. Our Mission is to design remarkable environments that enrich lives every day. From our central Kirikiriroa Hamilton studio PAUA Architects provides a comprehensive range of design services, including commercial and residential architecture, urban design, and heritage work, all with environmental sustainability strategies integrated within the design. We advocate environmental responsibility and wise resource use, both in our work and in the wider community. Get to know us and see some of our award winning work at www.pauaarchitects.co.nz