Totara Pavilion

Totara Pavilion, a small building that seamlessly complements the existing main house on the street frontage. Situated alongside the boundary in the backyard, this pavilion boasts a gym, rumpus room, bicycle storage with a bike washing area, deck for the SPA, sauna room, and bathroom.   A standout feature of the garden area is the well-established Totara tree, which the pavilion celebrates by wrapping around its trunk and incorporating a floor-to-ceiling window. The design intent focuses on softening the garden's edge with transparency and extensive use of timber, creating a functional building that exudes a sense of calm. The meticulous detailing and transparency through timber windows, movable timber screen, and pergola seamlessly integrate the pavilion with the garden, featuring a series of decks and small steps.  Reflective of the build's character, the interiors showcase oak timber flooring, birch plywood ceilings, and timber joinery. The timber shelving design adds complexity to the simple envelope, introducing dynamism through varying thicknesses and cantilevered shelves. With big skylights in the rumpus room, an intimate connection with the Totara branches and filtering sunlight from the north is established, creating a harmonious space that blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings.