Location: Tairua
Key Design Features: Fringed in Pohutukawa and located on an isthmus, the dual aspect of this dune front retreat allows the upper level of this beach house to capture panoramic views to the harbour and offshore islands. To accentuate the panorama, the beach front facades are oblique, extended and topped with a floating wedge-like roof above slender clerestory windows. At night the floating roof is uplit, creating even more drama.
Key Building Features: The building is framed in precast concrete, clad in timber, and has clerestorey glazing and a sculptural roof to capture the afternoon sun.
Status: Under construction.
Carnachan Architecture is a Tauranga based practice led by Mark Carnachan. We work across a broad range of architectural projects including: residential home design and renovation; commercial developments; hospitality, retail, and office interiors.
Our services include architecture, planning, interior and landscape design; with recent projects undertaken in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, and the Coromandel. We’re available to work in any location across New Zealand, with extensive experience and a portfolio of projects in Auckland, Hamilton & Christchurch.