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New Zealand Institute of Architects Awards: Te Puke garden shed a winner
28 Apr, 2021 07:30 AM
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A shed in Te Puke won an award at the New Zealand Institute of Architects Waikato/Bay of Plenty awards. Photo / Patrick Loo
A shed in Te Puke won an award at the New Zealand Institute of Architects Waikato/Bay of Plenty awards. Photo / Patrick Loo
Bay of Plenty Times
Alongside baches, family homes and commercial developments, a humble garden shed on a Te Puke farm has been named an architectural winner.
The Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Waikato Bay of Plenty architecture awards were held in Tauranga tonight.
Housing winners include a Hamilton family home by Mercer and Mercer Architects, described as having “a bit of attitude”. The judges citation said: “A refined palette of materials balances industrial finishes with rhythmic timber, and showcases not only a material sophistication but a deft understanding of light and acoustics; it’s a sensory masterclass.”
Simon Wilson
Simon Wilson
Waipapa, Whangapoua by Strachan Group Architects But not every winner is about sophistication. Waipapa, a farm shed-inspired home by Strachan Group Architects, on a riverbank at Whangapoua beach on the Coromandel Peninsula “responds sympathetically to the landscape beyond”. “Everything is considered, from exceptional detailing to spaces that are both functional and inviting; from multi-use bedrooms to an open-plan entertaining area. Outdoor rooms with screen actuators mimic the ritualistic aspects of camping while retaining access to the comforts of modern living.”