Okura House
Designed for a sensitive ridge in rolling countryside, this house was set three metres into the existing ridgeline to minimise impact on the sea views from the neighbouring sites.
RESIDENTIAL
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PROJECT
Okura House
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LOCATION
Auckland
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STATUS
Completed
Designed for a sensitive ridge in rolling countryside, this house was set three metres into the existing ridgeline to minimise impact on the sea views from the neighbouring sites.
Two separate buildings, linked by screens and a lightweight roof, define the entry and pool area and help minimise the overall visual bulk. The main living wing has a central section of concrete walls and earth roof to replicate the original ridge when viewed from afar. From this ‘grounded’ element radiates the floating roof over the living areas. The separate bedroom wing is connected by a lightweight link and cantilevers dramatically over the falling land.
The clients are avid car collectors and so have an appropriately scaled garage and turning forecourt, also sunk partially into the existing ridgeline.
