Tawapou Retreat - Tutukaka by RHJ Builders Ltd.

ArchiPro Project Summary - Tawapou Retreat in Tutukaka, designed by Herbst Architects, features stunning views, a harmonious blend of materials, and an open-plan layout, complemented by a covered outdoor room and in-ground pool, earning the 2020 NZIA Auckland Region Award.

Title:: Tawapou Retreat - Tutukaka
Builder:: RHJ Builders Ltd.
Category:: Residential/; New Builds

This Tutukaka home is something spectacular. With views to the Poor Knights Islands and surrounding bush, the home designed by Herbst Architects complements its environment perfectly. The home is a natural balance of different building materials, from rammed earth exterior walls to concrete, with metal and cedar accents throughout. With well thought out room proportions and a design focussed on allowing maximum light to enter the home, it has a bright, relaxed, open-plan flow.

The home is built in two forms, connected by a glass walkway to maximise the stunning views no matter where in the home you are. Clever design and construction came together to provide shading that is not only practical but eye-catching, to prevent the home overheating in the summer sun, while rainscreens provide stunning light patterns through the home. Extra special features include a covered outdoor room with cedar rain screens, spotted gum flooring and an open fire, plus a beautiful in-ground outdoor pool. The home won the 2020 New Zealand Institute of Architects Auckland Region Award [LINK https://www.nzia.co.nz/awards/local/award-detail/9132] and has been featured in Home Magazine and Urbis Magazine.

AWARDS
2020 New Zealand Institute of Architects Auckland Region Award

PUBLICATIONS
Featured in Home Magazine and Urbis Magazine

Architect
Herbst Architects

Build Time
2 years

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RHJ Builders Ltd.. Whether you’re after an architectural coastal build or a home renovation, RHJ has you covered. Honest, transparent and here to deliver high quality and finishing on your dream home. The RHJ team will work with you every step of the way to create a home you love. RHJ has been working with its clients to help bring their vision to life for decades. A proud Whangarei business, the team prides themselves on delivering honest, transparent service with high-quality craftsmanship. They’ll work alongside you from the get-go, offering expert advice on design and practical building tips along the way. Whether you’re planning your dream home or a renovation, RHJ will work with you and your architect to develop your designs and bring your vision to life. The RHJ Builders team specialises in new home builds and renovations in Whangarei and the surrounding Northland coastal regions. They’re experts, with decades of experience. RHJ knows how life-changing a new home build or property renovation can be. The RHJ team is led by Richard Hilton-Jones and includes 10 qualified and apprentice tradesmen, all dedicated to delivering a top-quality finished product, no matter how big or small the project. A team that prides itself on good communication and building a great relationship with the client, architect, sub-trades and everyone else involved in the project - you’ll enjoy working with RHJ. RHJ works through a well thought out process to guide you from the ideas stage through your design and into the build. They’ll work with you and your architect to bring your vision to life.