2016 Southern Architecture Awards Winner
Henderson House - Artists Residence
It was a great pleasure to receive access to the Henderson House in Alexandra - a home with a rebellious beginning, set on the 'other side' of the river. In the early 1950s, Ernst Plischke employed the region's local stone for the strong, sculptural walls that would eventually contain a fabulously proportioned home overlooking the Alexandra Township and the beautiful Dunstan and Hawkdun mountain ranges. This award recognises the efforts of one of New Zealand's most acclaimed architects. The Henderson House is valuable, not only in respect to its place in local history, but also within the arts community, where it currently plays a significant role as a residence for artists from all around New Zealand.
