Piha House

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The owner of this property wanted to set up a contemporary pavilion on the hillside of Piha. The brief was to ensure a maximized outlook be obtained over to Lion Rock and over Piha Beach. It was important that internal spaces including the kitchen, dining and sunken lounge was to capitalize on this view.  The master bedroom was kept downstairs as a private sanctuary nestled among the surrounding bush.  An adjacent self-contained unit for guests was attached and linked to the main house with a glazed roof. 

The house is sited so that it runs along the hillside, views are obtained by looking through the internal spaces.  The design is a departure from the traditional placement of every room requiring its own view of the surrounding area.  This ensures that each room has its own framed view of the surrounding area.

The house settles itself into the hill and with the help of a dark random width, random depth cedar and a lighter rusticated cedar on the main dwelling.  This ensures the house is almost invisible from the beach.

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Gubb Design is a design focused and service oriented boutique architectural practice in West Auckland; delivering quality projects throughout the greater Auckland region and other parts of the South Pacific.

We are a small, boutique design practice in West Auckland. We work with clients to create solutions that integrate seamlessly with the surrounding environment. Our mission is to develop lasting relationships with our clients and provide a rewarding experience for all involved.

In every project, we undertake to pay close attention to the brief, location, scale, sustainability and use of materials in an holistic New Zealand context. This results in an innovative architecture that reflects the desires of you, the client.

Client service is our first priority and we pride ourselves on great communication. Our guiding principle is to always understand our clients’ needs and document this in a detailed brief.

Each client is unique and deserving of an original design. Listening and fully understanding what the client wants to achieve is one of the fundamental aspects of a successful project.

We specialise in all facets of residential homes; including new builds, renovation and sub-division developments. We also have experience in commercial, educational, retail and industrial design projects. Our projects are as diverse as our clients.

Gubb Design is a Professional Member of ADNZ.