Rawene House

This house rests at the harbour’s edge in the leafy Auckland suburb of Westmere. Our client was committed to eastern spirituality and nourishment of the soul and our role was to interpret this in a New Zealand context with a house that belonged to this place. We aimed to create an earthy and soulful home, a place of spiritual calm and a peaceful haven in the city.
A rough, textured insitu cast concrete wall forms a spine, defining the ridgeline and the circulation flow through the house. Landscaped courtyards open off either side allowing sunlight, air and nature into the heart of the house. The steeply angled roof planes and peripheral walls are clad in cedar shingles, like a feather cloak draped over the structure.
The living areas overlook the waterfront, while spaces for sleeping, yoga and music open onto private courtyards. Full height glazing gives a sense of transparency, allowing the presence of the harbour to be felt throughout the house.
It is envisaged that the house will play host to meditation retreats and spiritual workshops.
This is also a healthy house specifically designed to minimise toxins and electromagnetic radiation. Natural materials, finishes and hand made products have been used throughout; while the structure is made from timber, with no structural steel.
Employing passive design principles, the house includes photovoltaic cells, rainwater harvesting, LED lighting, and a charging station for an electric vehicle.
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Stevens Lawson Architects was established by Nicholas Stevens and Gary Lawson in 2002.
We are a design intensive practice with a deep commitment to producing innovative buildings that engage with culture and landscape.
Our aim is to produce an architecture of humanism and spirit.
Stevens Lawson works across the spectrum of architectural design, including residential, public, cultural, interior, urban and landscape architecture.
We have won numerous awards for domestic architecture, including the NZIA Supreme Award (the highest honour in New Zealand), and are becoming increasingly involved in the field of public architecture and urban design.
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