Island Complex in Paihia, New Zealand by Bossley Architects

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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

Island Complex in Paihia, New Zealand by Bossley Architects

October 23rd, 2015 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: Bossley Architects

On an island in the Bay of Islands, four separate buildings discretely occupy an east-facing bay. The houses are light pavilions which promote the concept of ‘roof’ as the predominant element of shelter. The monopitch roofs float above and beyond the spaces, supported on exo-skeletal structures beautifully detailed in wood. Exterior walls are taut joinery frames, offering minimal interruption between inside and out. The boat shed is totally underground, to reduce visual built form in the bay, with the guesthouse above.

Image Courtesy © Patrick Reynolds

Architects: Bossley Architects
Project: Island Complex
Location: Paihia, New Zealand
Photography: Patrick Reynolds
Awards:
- NZIA Regional Award 2000
- Tasman Small Practice Award 1999
- NZIA Northern Regional Award for Architecture 1999
- NZ Home and Building/Citroen ‘Home of the Year’ 1998
- NZIA Branch Award for Architecture 1998
- NZIA 10 Best Buildings Award 1997

Image Courtesy © Patrick Reynolds

The house has frequently been published internationally and has achieved what the Monument journal from Australia described as near ‘mythic status’.

Image Courtesy © Patrick Reynolds

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Tags: New Zealand, Paihia

Categories: complex, Guest House, Pavilion

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