Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects
Post By:Kitticoon Poopong
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Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects designed the Rahimoana Villa, which is part of the
Eagle’s Nest Resort located in the Bay of Islands in New Zealand.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects |
The brief called for a spiritual refuge for the owners of the house and their guests. The dramatic isolation of the site afforded unrestricted openness in design, allowing a seamless connection with the exterior, taking up 360° views of the landscape.
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The temple like pavilion sits long and low on the site; simplicity is key: the knife-edge roof is cantilevered from slender steel posts, and anchored to a masonry spine that continues through to the sub floor. The plinth both elevates the house to the views, and permits access to concealed services below.
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A sheltered courtyard provides refuge from the elements when required, with an open fire and access to kitchen and other service areas: the gym, bedrooms and bathrooms.
Rahimoana, meaning ‘sun god over the sea’, reflects and embraces the views, the horizon and the sea with a delicate simplicity of form, structure and materials.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects |
The people
Architects: Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects
Location: Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Client: Eagle’s Nest Resort
Contractor: Lindesay Construction
Photographs: Courtesy of Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects
