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2013 NZIA Architecture Award - Sustainable Architecture - Gisborne-Hawkes Bay Region

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Clear consideration of the project has seen the construction of a thermal-mass slab inside the extensively glazed North facing addition, and the incorporation of log fire water heating and new insulation, all achieved within a re-cycled existing dwelling, when demolition and re-building was a definite option.

Photos by: Russell Kleyn

Bonnifait + Associates Architects
Wellington
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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".