Onetangi Beach House
Project Type: New Build
Extruded and linear in form along its narrow site, the design of this house is a direct response to its exposed location. Two blocks are arranged each side of a central courtyard which provides privacy and shelter from sea breezes while maintaining views through the main living spaces towards the Hauraki Gulf.
The open plan living spaces, orientated towards the bay, feature polished concrete floors and changes in ceiling height and are bathed in natural light. A sculptural free-standing staircase connects with the owners’ bedroom suite at the upper level. Guests are separately accommodated in the rear block.
The floating upper level is clad in cedar under a distinctively angled zinc coloured roof which folds down to form a windowless western wall, thus reducing bulk and ensuring privacy. The spatial flow and carefully curated material and colour palate, including concrete, bleached cedar and zinc, offset by the clean white interior, compliments the relaxed seaside atmosphere and harmonises beautifully with the natural setting.
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Hamish Cameron Architecture is a multiple award winning practice established in 2017. Hamish has over 35 years’ experience working in architecture completing residential, hospitality, winery, commercial and interior projects. During his 29 years at Archimedia, and its predecessor DEM, Hamish’s projects received awards at both local and national level.
HCA has a particular passion for residential design. Working in both new build and renovation, we craft buildings and spaces with quiet atmosphere and soul that reflect the unique character of their owners and bring calm and a sense of well-being to their lives.
Our design approach is not style or fashion driven. Design often evolves from the inside out resulting in simple forms defining thoughtful, well-proportioned spaces enhancing everyday human activities and characterised by natural light, warm tactile materials and the subtle use of colour.
Sensitive to culture, context and heritage, and respecting our relationship with the natural world, we aim to instil our buildings with timeless character and beauty.
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