2021 New Zealand Architecture Awards Winner
Light Mine
Meandering arrival paths lead you to this home - a trio of pavilions that distil the essence of seaside living. Leveraging the most from the site's topography and mature trees, Light Mine’s relaxed arrangement of forms around expertly scaled courtyards provides seclusion, peace and privacy, while also offering the opportunity to connect with friends and whānau. Deceptively casual planning provides a flexibility of habitation that could easily cater for two or the entire extended family. The arrangement and variety of internal spaces is delightful, and a predominantly timber interior provides humility of scale and a warm richness. The use of timber on Light Mine’s strong, sculptural exterior - which references the history of mining in the area - has been expertly detailed by the architect and beautifully crafted by the owner, a builder. The result is a restful, yet exciting retreat thoughtfully tailored to its location and the needs of its inhabitants.
- Practice
- Crosson Architects Limited
- Category
- Housing
- Location
- Waikato/Bay of Plenty
