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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. Parihoa in Auckland, New Zealand by Patterson AssociatesNovember 22nd, 2016 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Patterson Associates The ancient architype of The Castle as an Outpost or Fort is rarely articulated in the modern world. This New Zealand farmhouse project explores this typology by being both commanding and defensive in one form.  Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt
 Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt There is no modification to the landscape other than the sentry of the form itself. Wind and sea spray thunders up from the ocean some 60 metres below and the form wraps around to protect a circulation courtyard from the rugged and harsh coastal environment. The resulting structure defends that same environment.  Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt  Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt A simple strategy of formal juxtapositions such as converging and expanding walls create varied spatial experiences throughout the form. An entry lobby is guarded by a portcullis to keep the sheep out and sections of the perimeter wall also pivot open unexpectedly.  Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt  Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt The home is arranged as a series of spaces linked by way of the circulation courtyard and secret doors, discovering forms and shapes seemingly arbitrarily positioned, yet suggesting a history; a sense of transcended time. Long views across the protected courtyard end on the all persuasive horizon, moving toward the edges of the structure, the ocean and sky open up above and below, until the view’s full breadth is revealed.  Image Courtesy © Jean Luc  Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt About Patterson Associates Patterson Associates is New Zealand’s most internationally recognised architectural practice. Pattersons has clients and projects as far afield as India, Singapore, Australia, Germany and China. The practice is based on a very simple idea; if a building naturally belongs, feels like it fits logically into a place, into an environment, a time and culture, then the people that inhabit the building will likely feel a sense of belonging there as well. This methodology connects theories of beauty, confidence, economy and comfort.  Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt  Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt Andrew Patterson’s early work on New Zealand’s unspoiled coasts explored relationships between people and landscape to create a sense of belonging. He founded his architecture studio based on a very simple idea; if a building can feel like it naturally ‘belongs’, or fits logically into a place, a landscape, into an environment, a time and culture, then the people that inhabit the building will likely feel a sense of belonging there as well. This methodology connects theories of beauty, confidence, economy and comfort. Andrew Patterson creates contemporary forms rooted in strong consideration for the building’s usage. His designs are underpinned by sound environmentally sustainable building principles, finished with an informed use of materials with elegant and robust detailing. He creates places where people feel like they logically belong, physically, spiritually and emotionally.  Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt  Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt  Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt  Image Courtesy © Simon Devitt  Image Courtesy © Patterson Associates  Image Courtesy © Patterson Associates  Image Courtesy © Patterson Associates  Image Courtesy © Patterson Associates
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