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Te Horo Bach.

ArchiPro Project Summary - A thoughtfully designed 87m2 bach for a family of four, nestled in coastal dune-lands, featuring innovative use of colour and form, open-plan living, and intimate spaces, all while embracing the natural beauty of the environment.

Title:: Te Horo Bach
Builder:: North Face Homes
Category:: Residential/; New Builds

Is a small (87m2) bach for a family of four. A retreat, located an hours drive north of Wellington on wild and beautiful dune-lands in a newly developed coastal subdivision with large section sizes.

It is a small economically planned fibro and batten clad building that has its design roots partly in the NZ bach tradition, with an explorative use of form, colour and material. As part of the subdivision rules there was a limited colour palette available. We went beyond this with additional colours added to the sides of the exterior battens, that aren’t apparent when the façade is viewed straight on. The variations of colour are drawn from detail in the local environment.

The plan is bookended by 2 bedrooms with the living space in the middle, opening both east and west allowing access to decks, sun and shelter from the prevailing north-westerly coastal winds. To create a subtle intimacy in the in the open plan living space, it is laid out in a pinwheel pattern creating diagonal spatial flows with the ‘L’ shaped window seat and joinery diagonally opposite the kitchen.

The section is easy care with native grasses and plantings and the lawn areas cut in for cricket and parking cars.

Awards:

2018 Resene Total Colour Awards, Residential Exterior Winner

2018 Resene Total Colour Awards, Residential Interior Winner

2018 NZIA Wellington Architecture Award, Housing

2018 NZIA Wellington Colour Award

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Paraparaumu, Paraparaumu, Wellington

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North Face Homes. For over 20 years, North Face has been building quality, high-performing homes on the Kapiti Coast. Our unwavering commitment to using only the finest quality materials and delivering exceptional craftsmanship is a source of immense pride for us. We place great importance on open communication and collaboration, as we have found that this approach is the key to delivering exceptional service to our clients. Whether you are looking for a custom-built home or a renovation project, North Face Homes is dedicated to ensuring that you enjoy the journey of bringing your vision to life, from start to finish.