2016 Wellington Architecture Awards Winner
Elder House (1976)
This house is composed of a series of strong forms that 'tumble' down a steep site. Twin, high-brick chimneys punctuate the design with their famous gesture to the city, and provide a focus and counterpoint to the arrangement of buildings. Embedded within the consistency of forms and the dark-colouring is an atmosphere of peace. Within the house, each room is enshrined in a separate form, which has led to an exciting and intriguing place to occupy. This is an important part of Athfield Architects' enduring legacy.
- Practice
- Athfield Architects Limited
- Category
- Enduring Architecture
- Location
- Wellington
