2023 New Zealand Architecture Awards Winner
See-Saw home
The jury were extremely impressed by the way this house is positioned on a very public and exposed site adjacent to the beach. The house actively engages with the street, while layering spaces for the occupants to maintain privacy; the main bedroom in particular has been skilfully handled, allowing for separation from the street and living spaces, but retaining sea views through an internal courtyard. Careful consideration has been given to how light and sun enter the house throughout the day, with pop-up roofs utilised to inject sun deep into the centre of the house. The screened internal courtyards allow for ventilation without completely opening up to prevailing winds, and maintain security while allowing for the flinging open of doors. Simple materials have been carefully detailed throughout, making this a small but generous and joyful home.
- Practice
- Upoko Architects
- Category
- Housing
- Location
- Wellington
