2025 New Zealand Architecture Awards Winner
Kaka Pod
Completing the second stage of a two-part holiday home development, this project cleverly capitalised on a shady, underutilised corner of the site. The compact, triangular 60-square-meter home positions itself as a landscape element within an established native garden. The form follows the sloping topography, gently stepping down while its curved corners soften its presence on site and relationship with the existing dwelling. Openings are thoughtfully placed to frame views, and skylights bring an abundance of natural light into the space while maintaining privacy. Interior timber brings warmth, a sense of comfort, and resilience, where the exterior curved forms are echoed inside, enriching the experience of the building's form. A bunkroom loft, accessed by ladder, utilises the generous double-height space, extending the home's capacity in a charming manner.
- Practice
- Rafe Maclean Architects
- Category
- Housing
- Location
- Southern
