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A combination of materials in their raw state and a humble aesthetic make this New Zealand beach bach simply stunning.

On a site covered in mature trees, Under Pohutukawa House is designed to represent the stumps of trees removed for construction.

Herbst Architects continue their search for the perfect beach bach — Castle Rock Beach House is dramatic in spite of its simplicity…

New Zealand's notoriously changeable weather is dealt with at Norrish House by arranging rooms around a sheltering courtyard.

The perfect retreat for a director and camera operator in the film industry, this home has no shortage of cinematic drama.

The perfect retreat for a director and camera operator in the film industry, this home has no shortage of cinematic drama.

These two cabins have become something much grander than the typical granny flat or affordable beach shack they're usually used for...

A home set in an expansive garden is divided and sheltered into quadrants by cross-shaped Gabion baskets, creating a variety of spaces.

A home set in an expansive garden is divided and sheltered into quadrants by cross-shaped Gabion baskets, creating a variety of spaces.