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MANGAWHAI HEADS HOUSE

by KA Architects
29/10/2017

This "outdoor room" provides shelter from rain, wind and sun in most seasons and weather conditions. One looks through the building towards the estuary and bird reserve beyond. The design was inspired by the simple box-like shapes and mono pitch roofs of the traditional Kiwi bach. The single cladding and absence of eaves result in an austere sculptural building. Awards and Publications: International APR Housing Awards - Finalist Urbis Magazine - Autumn 20 25 Beautiful Homes - Jan 23 Beach House Cook Book - 2006...

TITIRANGI HOUSE

by KA Architects
29/10/2017

Clean modern lines are softened by traditional weatherboard detailing. (Photography Studio La Gonda)....

COATESVILLE HOUSE

by KA Architects
29/10/2017

FINALIST - INTERNATIONAL APR HOUSE DESIGN AWARDS The owner wanted a house that reflected its rural New Zealand location. Local silos, barns and their materials/ construction details were part of the inspiration. The "silo" became the stairwell with a sloping roof to accommodate solar panels (not yet installed at the time the photo was taken) and the "barn" became the main building with wide eaves to control summer and winter sun....

PORT WAIKATO HOUSE

by KA Architects
29/10/2017

The owners had been camping on the land for years but wanted a bit more comfort, while not losing the close contact with the rugged West Coast environment. Covering 90m2 floor area, this is a true contemporary bach....

Nice legs table

by KA Architects
29/10/2017

The Nice Legs timber table is constructed completely out of glulam solid timber and can be constructed in various different sustainable timber species and different finishes to match the selected chairs. The 65 mm thick tabletop acts as a single structural slab spanning between the legs without the need for any additional support. The round legs, with a diameter from 130 mm at the top to 65 mm at the bottom, are securely fixed with large mortice and tenon joints into the...

BOTANIC GARDEN VISITOR CENTRE, RAROTONGA

by KA Architects
29/10/2017

WINNER - INTERNATIONAL APR CULTURAL (CONCEPT) DESIGN AWARDS Kamermans Architects have done the Preliminary Design for a Visitors Centre/Caretakers accommodation for the proposed Cook Islands National Botanic Garden in Rarotonga. The building is designed to be highly sustainable. Essentially one large "twisted" roof that acts as a solar energy, and potable water, collector with a lightweight timber structure below. The large roof provides shade, while the open nature of the structure allows for good cross ventilation. Both shade and natural ventilation are...

Kingfisher Creek House, Puhoi

by KA Architects
29/10/2017

A highly sustainable, low cost two bedroom house on a rural site near Puhoi (North of Auckland). The house is designed to reach for the sun and view. After the presentation of the Preliminary Design (pictured) the client sent us the following email: "Hello Frans, Having had time to digest...

SUSTAINABLE PALMERSTON NORTH HOUSE

by KA Architects
29/10/2017

Nestled in a leafy suburb in Palmerston North is this 5 bedroom sustainable home. Features imbedded in the design including natural solar heating and cooling with underfloor heating back up, high level of insulation, rainwater storage for grey water use, garden irrigation and solar panels....

CAFE/RESTAURANT LBV, MURI BEACH, RAROTONGA

by KA Architects
29/10/2017

The original historic homestead of the Muri Village chief in Rarotonga, made of coral and lime construction, has now been restored and remodelled to give it a new life as a centre for the local village community. This is now the highly popular LBV Le Bon Vivant cafe/restaurant. Check this link...

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