By Herbst Architects
“This delightful and direct building is a joyous celebration of the holiday retreat atmosphere. A simple and clever folly designed to enhance the bach lifestyle of its owners, this small cooking, dining and relaxing pavilion is made of a simple structural frame over-clad with awnings, screens and translucent sheet" 2011 NZIA jury citation :
Herbst Architects Ltd is a New Zealand Institute of Architects registered practice, established in 2000 by principals Lance and Nicola Herbst. The practice has completed a wide range of works in the fields of residential, commercial and education, for which they have been the recipient of multiple awards for architecture, including 14 NZIA awards and the 2012 Home of the Year award. Their works have been widely published, both locally and internationally.
The practice maintains a small office in Auckland that strives to make a positive and meaningful contribution to the built environment through excellence in architecture.