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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. The Crossing in Auckland, New Zealand by Studio2 ArchitectsJune 21st, 2016 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Studio2 Architects The Crossing is a private home built on the original cattle tablelands overlooking Pakiri Beach. The house fuses together a limited material palette of concrete, blue steel, and oiled cedar into a bold and incredibly dynamic space, allowing the owner (a professional writer) genuine flexibility to entertain, while acknowledging the need for the relative solitude of a working studio space.  Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt
 Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt The form of the house is immediately and boldly sculptural; at once reflecting the traditional rural steel farm buildings of the area, and the dramatic local landscape. The sophisticated position of the hilltop home is a reflection of its ability to capture sun and views.  Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt  Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt The design consists of two primary axis; a long north-south facing corridor (extended by a 10m concrete ‘walkway’ which brings you to the entrance door) and the other, which intersects the house east to west. This is an important intersection which reinforces the name ‘The Crossing’, but also divides the house into ‘dark’ bedroom and ‘light’ living spaces. This was an important design feature brought to life even further by working with a lighting designer from concept stage.  Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt  Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt A staircase leads to a studio space, which nests above the kitchen below – and frames a view of Pakiri Beach. The front of the house is flexible and consists of large sliding doors, which open the space to indoor/outdoor living and a concrete terrace, designed to compliment and acknowledge the form of the roofline above.  Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt  Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt The skin of the house is terne coated copper which ‘wraps’ the walls and roof of the house in a continual fold. By contrast, the interior largely consists of oiled cedar panels, which contrast warmly with the black interior and concrete floors. Steel is incorporated in the panels of the studio and the uniquely sculptural kitchen bench – both locally made.  Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt  Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt  Image Courtesy © Studio2 Architects  Image Courtesy © Studio2 Architects  Image Courtesy © Studio2 Architects  Image Courtesy © Studio2 Architects
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