Shoal Bay House : By Parsonson Architects

Shoal Bay, New Zealand
Parsonson Architects
Post By:Kitticoon Poopong

Photo © Courtesy of Paul McCredie

Shoal Bay is a remote settlement on the rugged east coast of southern Hawkes Bay. The building is designed to be part of the rural setting, raised off the ground and sitting beside the original woolshed, which has served the bay since the early 1900′s. The house is rugged yet welcoming and offers unpretentious shelter, it is the type of place where you kick off your shoes and don’t need to worry about walking sand through the house.

Photo © Courtesy of Paul McCredie

Photo © Courtesy of Paul McCredie

The house is formed of two slightly off-set pavilions, one housing the bedrooms and the other the main living space. Decks are located at each end of the living pavilion allowing the sun to be followed throughout the day. Sliding screens at the north-west end provide adjustable shelter for the different wind conditions, offer privacy from neighbouring campers and act as walls for outside sleeping.

Photo © Courtesy of Paul McCredie

Photo © Courtesy of Paul McCredie

Photo © Courtesy of Paul McCredie

Photo © Courtesy of Paul McCredie

Photo © Courtesy of Paul McCredie

Photo © Courtesy of Paul McCredie

Photo © Courtesy of Paul McCredie

Photo © Courtesy of Paul McCredie

Photo © Courtesy of Paul McCredie

Photo © Courtesy of Paul McCredie

Photo © Courtesy of Paul McCredie

Photo © Courtesy of Paul McCredie

floor plan--drawing Courtesy of Parsonson Architects

west & east elevations--drawing Courtesy of Parsonson Architects

north & south elevations--drawing Courtesy of Parsonson Architects

sketch 01--drawing Courtesy of Parsonson Architects

sketch 02--drawing Courtesy of Parsonson Architects

The people
Architects: Parsonson Architects
Location: Shoal Bay, New Zealand
Project Team: Gerald Parsonson, Craig Burt
Structural Engineer: Spencer Holmes Consulting Engineers
Builder: Phil Davidson Construction
Project Area: 220 sqm
Project Year: 2008
Photographs: Paul McCredievia:archdaily