2025 Auckland Architecture Awards Winner
Kawau Island House
Set high above the beach at Little Vivian Bay, this elegant retreat reflects generations of family history and a deep connection to place. Referencing a 1930s kitset bach, the modular timber home sits lightly amongst surrounding kānuka forest. Designed and delivered through a close collaboration between the architects, owners and building team, every detail was carefully considered to suit the site’s remote challenges. Prefabricated timber components reduced impact with minimal excavation. Shimmering mesh curtains provide shade and softness. Off-grid and low-impact, this is a home of quiet strength – deeply personal, beautifully resolved, and built with care and dedication.
- Practice
- Novak+Middleton Limited
- Category
- Housing
- Location
- Auckland
