A family home set in the serene surroundings of native kanuka at the foot of Mt Iron was one of the big winners in the Otago-Southland architectural designers’ awards last night.
Bryce Monk, of Threefold Architecture, won the regional award for new homes up to 150sqm for Kanuka Home in Wanaka.
The owners wanted a home that celebrated the enchanting canopy of the surrounding kanuka trees, while also honouring the majestic presence of Mt Iron, Architectural Designers New Zealand (ADNZ) said in a statement. The desire to immerse themselves in the natural beauty that enveloped their property led to a brief that was all about harmonising with the landscape.
The judges praised Monk for his "poetic response" to the setting, saying the project was a "refined, place-based dwelling that speaks to the power of restraint and responsiveness, while perfectly catering for everyday family needs".
Monk was also commended for two other Wanaka projects, Kereru Home and Riverslea Home.
The judges called it a "finely-calibrated work of domestic architecture", adding it achieved a strong sense of belonging through its thoughtful articulation of material, mass and light.
Ant Jackson of Immersion Architecture received a commendation in the same category for Terrace House in Wanaka. The home comprises interlocking pavilions which are clad in fluted block, shiplap cedar and steel, and step down the site to settle the home comfortably into the land.
By aggregating smaller volumes around shared spaces, 4 + 2 House in Queenstown fostered an adaptable and intimate living environment, the judges said. The project, also by Ant Jackson, was commended in the "new homes 150sqm to 300sqm" category and won a Resene regional colour award.
The regional winners now go through to the national awards on October 31. — Allied Media
