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HOVERING PRISM

Hovering prism is a multi-functional space
in between our indoor and outdoor environments.
Hovering over the Kaipara Harbour as part of a sustainable organic farm,

Entering over a covered outdoor bridge
The space is full of light yet free from the prevailing southwesterly winds.
The space is quiet, slow and relaxing.
Full width bifold windows open for passive ventilation
moderating the temperature throughout the day and night.

Using a proprietary glazing bar system,
W3 worked with the client and contractor/fabricator,
to design and draw the concept, form, and details
for this unique space and building.
Sustainability here is in local durable materials, modular systems, and passive ventilation.

Photography and Sketch by Sammy Ho / W3

https://www.w3collective.space/design/bespoke-spaces

Completed
2021
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About the
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W3 is an Architecture & Art practice with over a decade of experience based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa NZ. We focus on bespoke design for residential & community, buildings & interiors and design to range of budgets, using innovative processes and technologies. W3 explore and communicate concepts and systems, and collaborate with partners to design a more socially and environmentally sustainable future. 

Our designs are inspired by artistic concepts, grounded in sophisticated design principles, and finely crafted details, which result in interesting, beautiful and enduring architecture. We highly value our natural environment and always aim to reduce our impact on it, in the process our buildings are built, inhabited and maintained. 

Our clients range from families wishing to improve or build their homes with varying budgets and requirements, to larger organisations and developers managing multiple buildings and spaces. We enjoy working with clients and developers who design, build, inhabit, and maintain their buildings, and have found the most successful projects have been when all parties have a long term investment in buildings. 

https://www.w3collective.space

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