seatoun school This project was undertaken by Tennent Bevin Slessor Architects, a collaboration between Bevin + Slessor Architects and Hugh Tennent Architects. This project arose from the relocation of the existing Seatoun Primary School community, which had outgrown its existing site. The central portion of the previous Fort Dorset Army base, comprising the old parade […]
matahiwi winery The winery building is the first stage of a development for the newly established Matahiwi Estate. The first stage incorporated the Red and White receival area, process building, laboratory and staff facilities. The large process buildings have defined edges with the use of timber over cladding to “book-end” the buildings. The second stage […]
gladstone winery Set back from the road and sited to the southern end of the vines, the new process building forms a backdrop to the vineyard. The building is seen from the approach as two distant “sleeved” roof forms, alongside the existing cafe building. The new process building was required to cope with the projected […]
waimarama homestead The owners of the existing two-story homestead found the heavily timbered interiors gloomy even on the brightest days. The Victorian orientation of the house to the road (east) and the servant quarters to the back (west) reduced sunlight penetration and compromised the house’s connection to the outdoors. The clients requested more sun, views […]
raumati bach The site is a dramatic location, immediately in front of the beach with views directly out to Kapiti Island. The experience and memory of running down to the surf from the bach has continued through the generations of the family that has owned the site. The clients wanted to maintain this easy and […]
oroua street house The house was designed as an economical 200m² home for a young family. Scale and positioning on site were carefully organized to maximize the available floor space and outdoor garden spaces. There is currently a garage with a first floor bedroom under construction to the rear of the house in the same style […]
kuratau house On top of a rolling, east facing, grassed escarpment, this new home addresses the expansive 270 degree views of Lake Taupo, the three volcanoes, a neighbouring reserve and surrounding farmland. The lean rectangular plan allows for both morning and afternoon sun into the living areas as well as distant lake and mountain […]
hawkes bay house At our first briefing the clients presented us a scrapbook with photographs they had taken of farm buildings, wool sheds etc. They wished for their new house to exhibit an association with and understanding of these truly NZ buildings not only in its aesthetic but also in its economy. They saw their […]
black rock house Sited on a spur high above Wellington Harbour, this site is open to expansive views of sea and hills with the consequence that it is exposed to strong winds and weather. The challenge was to design a house with sheltered and sunny outdoor living without isolating the outdoor area from the outstanding […]
bay of many coves lodge Access to the bach is by boat only to this stunning secluded bay in the Sounds. This remote off-the-grid bach is a retreat for two extended families. A large central deck becomes the focus for gathering, onto which the living and circulation spaces open. The bach design is a simple […]