Modern Beach House: Home Tour of Award-Winning Architectural Gem

Explore the Omata Beach House, an architectural masterpiece honored with the prestigious 2023 Sir Ian Athfield Award for Housing, marking it as a pinnacle of architectural achievement in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Omata Beach House, designed by the renowned Herbst Architects, stands as a testament to innovative design and thoughtful integration with nature. Carefully positioned among majestic pōhutukawa trees, the house exhibits a unique "house in the round" concept, making it approachable and open from all sides for perfect indoor-outdoor living experience.

Join us as we explore the contrasts that define this beautiful home—the seamless blend of openness in the living areas and the cozy, intimate ambiance of the bedroom wing. The jury praised its spatial choices and material selections, highlighting the house's ability to maintain a feeling of domesticity despite its size, through modestly scaled rooms and courtyards.

Delve into the details that set this house apart, from the curved belly ceiling that adorns the living spaces to the rich timber interior of the bedroom wing. Discover the ingenious operable exterior cabinetry, concealing a barbecue and firewood pile, showcasing the architects' keen attention to materiality, functionality, and the sensory experiences of the occupants.

For more insights into this architectural marvel and its significance in New Zealand's architectural landscape, visit Herbst Architects website or the New Zealand Institute of Architects' official page.

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Architects: Herbst Architects (Lance Herbst, Nicola Herbst)
Year: 2022
Photograph: Simon Wilson
Manufacturers: Vitrocsa, Guyco, Stonecraft
Contractor: Bell Construction
Structural Engineering: Sullivan Hall Chartered Engineers
Landscaping: Jared Lockhart

Music by William_King and Olexy from Pixabay

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