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Designer: Graham Sawell, Pyramidz Architecture
Project: Neil & Sheryl’s Residence
Location: Daniel’s Reef, Leigh
Designer: Chris Tate, Chris Tate Architecture
Project: Tinopai Road Residence
Location: Titirangi, Auckland
Designer: Ian Redfern, Adobe South
Project: Redfern Cottage
Location: Lancewood Rise, Onerahi, Whangarei
Designer: Daniel Snell, SHA Architecture Ltd
Project: Lingarth Residence
Location: Remuera, Auckland
Designer: Jo-Anne Davis, H Architecture
Project: Tranquility Rise Residence
Location: Howick, Auckland
Designer: Jim Cornes, J C Design (2006) Ltd
Project: Goodland Estate
Location: Dairy Flat, Albany, Auckland
Designer: Richard Furze, Richard Furze Design Ltd
Project: Landscape Road Residence
Location: Mt Eden, Auckland
Designer: Mark McLeay, Creative Arch Ltd
Project: Bunyard Residence
Location: Wapia District
Designer: Bryce Ardern, Ardern Unique Design & Build
Project: Culmer & Taylor Residence
Location: Oneroa, Waiheke Island
Designer: Chris Tate, Chris Tate Architecture
Project: Tinopai Road Residence
Location: Titirangi, Auckland
Designer: Richard Furze, Richard Furze Design Ltd
Project: Landscape Road Residence
Location: Mt Eden, Auckland
Designer: Mark McLeay, Creative Arch Ltd
Project: Bunyard House
Location: Wapia District
Designer: Chris Tate, Chris Tate Architecture
Project: Tinopai Road Residence
Location: Titirangi, Auckland
Designer: Jo-Anne Davis, H Architecture
Project: Tranquility Rise Residence
Location: Howick, Auckland
Designer: Chris Tate, Chris Tate Architecture
Project: Tinopai Road Residence
Location: Titirangi, Auckland
Designer: Richard Furze, Richard Furze Design Ltd
Project: Landscape Road Residence
Location: Mt Eden, Auckland
Designer: Ian Redfern, Adobe South
Project: Adobe Cottage
Location: Lancewood Rise, Onerahi, Whangarei
Designer: Graham Sawell, Pyramdiz Architecture
Project: Landscape Project
Location: Coastal Matakana
Designer: Graham Sawell, Pyramdiz Architecture
Project: Morrison Vacation Home
Location: Whangateau
Designer: Mark Brown, Solutions Architecture Ltd
Project: Dawes House
Location: One Tree Hill, Auckland
Designer: Mike Flooks, M F Design Ltd
Project: Marine Parade House
Location: Howick, Auckland
Designer: Ian Redfern, Adobe South
Project: Adobe Cottage
Location: Onerahi, Whangarei
Designer: Chris Tate, Chris Tate Architecture
Project: Tinopai Road Residence
Location: Titirangi, Auckland
Designer: Graham Sawell, Pyramidz Architecture
Project: Borne Residence
Location: Mahurangi West
The Auckland and Northland Awards were judged over several categories and included residential, interior and civil projects.
Judging the competition this year was a panel of seven, consisting of local architect Don Bunting; Grant Williams from Gerard Roofs; Paul Pioch from James Hardie Building Products; Robert Campion from Architectural Profiles Ltd; and from Trends Publishing International, editors Paul Taylor, John Williams and Amy Cameron.
The judges say that while the enjoyed the calibre of entries, one in particular caught their eyes. The Titirangi house, designed by Chris Tate of Chris Tate Architecture, took out five awards overall, including four top prizes and one finalist placing. Its pleasing aesthetic together with its surprising and successful design response to the difficult site appealed to the judges.
One of the categories the home won was the Resene Colour Award. The judges say the home’s simple black-and-white exterior was enhanced by the extensive use of glass, which reflected the beautiful natural colours found in the bush setting.
“The home also exhibited good use of colour in furnishings to add a sense of warmth,” the judges said.
Further comment on this home’s category wins is included in the appropriate sections below.
Two finalists were placed in the Resene Colour Award. The first was Richard Furze of Richard Furze Design for his project in Landscape Road, Mt Eden, Auckland. The judges praised its warm environment, saying its clever lighting design and neutral walls allows the owner’s personality to be expressed.
Ian Redfern of Adobe South was the other finalist, for his Adobe Cottage project in Onerahi, Whangarei.
“[This project] allows the natural materials to express themselves with natural warmth. Colour is used to join but also define neighbouring areas,” the judges said.
In the New Residential Single Dwelling under 250sqm category, Graham Sawell of Pyramidz Architecture took the top prize. His design of a new home in Daniel’s Reef, Leigh, provided street appeal while overcoming site-aspect concerns and planning restrictions.
“The interior is a good mix of timber and plasterboard, which retain the casual beach feel. Various decks provide interest points and create surprise around every corner,” the judges said.
Chris Tate took a finalist’s spot for his Titirangi project in this category. In this instance the judges referred to the interesting design – the home sits on stilts straddling a valley. Comprising only one pavillon, which is two rooms wide, space planning was paramount to a successful conclusion.
“It is a surprising answer to a near-impossible site; stunning,” the judges said.
Also placed in this category was Ian Redfern again, who accepted another finalist’s commendation for the Adobe Cottage in Onerahi, Whangarei. This time the judges commented on its cosy, homely appeal as well as its interesting use of lighting.
“This home’s focus was definitely on the owner’s personality,” they said.
In the New Residential Single Dwelling over 250sqm category, David Snell of SHA Architecture was rewarded with top honours for his work on the Lingarth Residence in Remuera, Auckland.
Making the most of a difficult triangular site and supplying good indoor-outdoor flow, this home grabbed the judges’ attention.
“The living areas work well together, especially in conjunction with the outdoor rooms,” the judges said. “The large master suite is well proportioned with great views and interesting material use.”
A finalist in this category was Jo-Anne Davies of H Architecture. Her project in Howick, Auckland, fulfilled the owners’ brief in terms of aesthetics and space planning.
“Considering the space constraints, space planning was well thought out to provide a large open-plan great room and separate teenage areas,” the judges commented. “Its design is modern yet maintains a relationship with the neighbouring 1950s beach houses.”
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