By Bonnifait + Associates Architects
Built on a tight urban section on the edge of a sand dune, this project provides a semi-retired couple a 3 bedroom house that maximises existing views. The form of the house and interior spatial qualities are developed from a low ridge point at the roadside that minimizes the volume of the house. The simple gable ridge line rises at a slight angle towards the sea, with the living areas having the most voluminous spaces overlooking the expansive views of Kapiti Island and The South Island
Photographs by Russell Kleyn
Location: Raumati, Kapiti
Date: 2019
Program: Residential
Atelierworkshop was founded in 2000 on a plurality of thoughts and languages as a working process. The collaborative has different and diverse architectural experience in various parts of the world that combine professional work and research.
Their approach is orientated towards reconnecting people with a physical reality, a territory, its history and a cultural context. Over 23 years in practice they have developed a portfolio from bespoke residential and commercial boutique architecture to light industrial development, regenerative tourism and eco farm development.
“Our architecture seeks to reveal the landscape and the environment through innovation and common sense. Our projects are developed from a concern for forming one body with the site. Without compromising on design, we put priority on finding sustainable solutions".