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©️ Jono Parker     Nestled into the base of The Watchman basalt cliffs, the Trusts Karekare Surf Life Saving Club takes in the same earthy hues.
©️ Jono Parker   The Karekare stream feeds out into the sea in front of the club, and it must be traversed to access the building.
©️ Jono Parker   Concrete block on the base level ensures there is no impact from frequent flooding.
©️ Jono Parker   Cedar cladding was used to soften and warm the building exterior.
©️ Jono Parker     The angles of the roof lines bed the building into its site.
©️ Jono Parker  The first floor is accessed by an exterior stairwell on either side.
©️ Jono Parker  The first floor clubroom space captures slices of the stunning views of bush and sea.
©️ Jono Parker   The clubroom space features a kitchen suitable for catering for large groups of people and an open-plan space that is hard-wearing.
©️ Jono Parker   The stairs from the clubroom up to the second floor accommodation level.
©️ Jono Parker
©️ Jono Parker   The clubroom space leads out onto a deck where the surf can be observed.
©️ Jono Parker   While not a commercial-grade kitchen, the cooking facilities are spacious and designed to serve large groups.
©️ Cassidy Construction  The logistical planning was a key challenge for the build as access was tricky.
©️ Cassidy Construction To mitigate the impact of flooding, the base level of the build was raised one metre higher than the previous clubhouse.
©️ Cassidy Construction   Robust products with longevity were chosen as one of the key pillars of the brief was to keep long-term maintenance costs low for the club.

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