beach's life

Herbstarchitects created a beach shelter on a site that is small and narrow (16x52m) and set back from the beach amongst a number of similar sites strung on either side of a dead end access road. The building is made up of 3 primary elements; a wall, a so-called 'container' and the negative space between them. To cope with the neighboring buildings along both long boundaries, the bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, lounge and the boat garage are grouped into a long container-like structure and positioned along the eastern boundary. On the western boundary, the Architects created a gabion wall made of stone from a local quarry to define the edge. These 2 elements are connected by a roof structure which is the covered living deck. Retractable screen walls on the north and south faces of the living deck allow protection from the prevailing winds.

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This is Fearon Hay Architects latest fit out for a private office in a newly built shell in Auckland's Victoria Precinct. The Architects had the opportunity to create a relaxed environment that removed the formality and conventional nature inherent to most office interiors. They have rejected the idea of closed cells and clear divisions between front of house and private offices thus the notions of rhythm and transition could be explored without sacrificing the functionality and order of these spaces. The Architects have chosen natural materials such as concrete steel and timber, complimented by custom crafted furniture to create an artisanal and warm environment, deconstructing traditional perceptions of office space.