A contemporary two-storied bach designed for low maintenance and optimal views, featuring outdoor access for beachgoers and sheltered areas for year-round enjoyment, creating a perfect retreat for family and friends.
The idea was to peel the aesthetic back to the basics reducing fuss and allowing the place to be used like the traditional kiwi bach. The bach needed to be low maintenance both internally and externally. The intention was to maximise on the view. Therefore, the building needed to be two storied.
The design needed to allow for the issue of the heat in the summer and the cold in winter. Access to the rear of the building was required to an outdoor shower, avoiding people going through the living spaces after coming up from the beach.
There was also the requirement for a covered sheltered area as a protection from the weather (rain or shine). The main issue was for the bach to be an enjoyable place to retreat to, away from the city allowing the family to enjoy the sound, smell, use and proximity of it's position to the sea with family and friends.
Photography by Patrick Reynolds
Like this Project?
Hire Studio2 Architects
Professionals used in
this project
The practices and trades credited on this project.
More projects from
Studio2 Architects
Other work by Studio2 Architects, across every category they build in.
More in
Single House
Everything else in Single House, from every practice on ArchiPro.
Next Project
Keep scrolling