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Location
Auckland
Year of completion
2014
Project cost
$0.5m - $1m

This use of timber at this finalist of the 2015 Resene Timber Design Awards, is a modern interpretation of a traditional post and beam farm structure, with views overlooking surrounding crops of rural Pukekohe.

The house is reads as two light weight containers, sheathed in a mix of glass, black aluminium, Macrocarpa rain screen and Cedar weatherboards.

The building, ‘H’ shaped in plan, creates a sheltered courtyard between the two pavilions, out of the prevailing southwesterly wind.

The two pavilions separate open plan living, dining and kitchen spaces from the secluded bedroom and bathroom wing, creating a delineation between the public and private spaces. Extensive decks extend the living spaces to the outside and create the boardwalk to the entry.

A timber rain screen in heart Macrocarpa clads the southern side of both pavilions. These rough sawn elements are reminiscent of vegetable bins and pallets elsewhere on the farm. These timber claddings and Vitex decks were selected for sustainability of source and naturally occurring durable properties, minimising environmental impact.

Awards and
recognition

2015
NZ Wood
Finalist Timber Design Awards
Hurley Architects
Auckland
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About the
Professional

Hurley Architects Ltd. is the only NZIA registered practice based in the Franklin area. With extensive rural and lifestyle block experience, our team of architects, designers and technicians cover a range of tastes and influences that will compliment any client brief. 

Every project we design is a one off, a unique response to each site, incorporating each clients’ personal style preferences. We have the technology to walk you through your design and guide you through the process.

Builders love working off our thorough and accurate documentation. We have the contacts to get the A team of experts together to deliver your project. We look forward to meeting you to discuss your next project.