2011 New Zealand Architecture Awards Winner
Parakete Ora, Sandringham Plunket
This small building for the child and family support organisation, Plunket, clearly expresses the care and thoughtfulness that went into its design. The Architects, rightfully, have refused to allow a very modest budget dictate an ordinary outcome. A simple form and straightforward economy of construction testifies to an understanding of New Zealand lightweight building traditions and techniques. An intelligent use of colour and well-chosen off-the-shelf elements complement the structure and lift the project, allowing an extraordinary flexibility of use and climatic responsiveness. This sympathetic building is an excellent introduction to architecture for some of our youngest citizens.
- Practice
- SGA Ltd - Strachan Group Architects
- Category
- Small Project Architecture
- Location
