By Scarlet Architects
Jury comment: "The architects have produced a knock-out design for a featherweight house. Discrete and modest, simple and sufficient, the house can legitimately be placed in the lineage of the Kiwi bach. Respectful of its context, and at one with its environment, the house relaxes into its site on a bush trail running down to the Kaipara Harbour."
Photography: Simon Devitt
Scarlet Architects was established in 2000 by architects Jane Aimer and Lindley Naismith. Subsequently they were joined by Mike Dowsett.
We believe that great work comes from a high level of personal creativity coupled with an in-depth understanding of the practical requirements of the project.
We work closely in conjunction with their clients to best meet the brief and to design in sympathy with the surrounding environment. We have a real interest in designing for a sustainable future.
Since 2004 we have received seven NZIA Local Awards and two NZIA New Zealand Awards for Architecture.