2025 Wellington Architecture Awards Winner
RAFFILLS HOUSE
Living here for 20 years gave ample time for the client to consider how to make the most of this house and bringing in Wallace Architects transformed these thoughts into a cohesive reality. The transformation of a tired 90s pole house with a new upper level, reconfigured interiors, and strategic deck additions creates sheltered spaces that embrace the dramatic South Coast setting. A key challenge was balancing exposure to extreme weather with the need for privacy and connection to breathtaking views. The reuse of cedar and careful material selection reflect a commitment to sustainability. The home now accommodates a Butsuma (prayer room) and a home brewery. The result is a deeply personal, site-sensitive home that feels protective yet open—an architecture that uplifts, shelters, and inspires. One juror described the warmth of the main area like a virtual hug.
- Practice
- Wallace Architects Ltd
- Category
- Housing - Alterations and Additions
- Location
- Wellington
