This building cleverly mediates terms between a roadway frontage and a view through pōhutukawa trees to the beachfront beyond. It also forms a portal to the existing holiday house built behind. The interior of the house is exquisitely detailed in cedar, which amplifies the colour and texture of the pōhutukawa canopy outside, creating a rich, sensory experience. Meticulously designed and crafted, yet deferential to its environment, and the light and views around each new corner, this house represents the fulfilment of an inspired client brief and a strong relationship with the architect.