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Owhanake Bay House

Owhanake Bay House – Waiheke Island

Sited just below the ridge line, three narrow pavilions fold along the natural contours, creating two wedges of space which contain the bath-houses; one the main ensuite and the other a plunge pool/spa. Gas strut windows open this verandah-like space to the east and the bay beyond.


A semi-screened outdoor room set into the landform to the west of the main living space is bounded by water, with reflection pools at both ends.


Copper-clad fins are set to take advantage of the oblique light of the winter setting sun onto the textures of the interior decking walkways, and boxed bays frame clear-glazed apertures, providing strong visual connections to the landscape beyond.

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