Herbst Architects on Lunchbox Architect
Herbst Architects is an Auckland architecture practice whose work is dominated by houses and baches in some of New Zealand's most beautiful coastal and rural settings, from Great Barrier Island and Piha to the Bay of Islands and Waiheke.
Many of its projects continue what the practice calls "our exploration in a genre of building that is specifically designed for occupation in the summer months" – the New Zealand beach house.
On Lunchbox, Timms Bach is a humble beach shelter of raw materials on Great Barrier Island, and Under Pohutukawa House makes a "sensitive poetic response" to a site covered in mature pohutukawa trees. Castle Rock Beach House continues the search for the perfect beach house, Norrish House arranges pavilions around a sheltering courtyard, and K Valley House is a rural retreat clad in rusting corrugated iron. Gogo Bach turns two portable cabins into a stylish retreat.
See Under Pohutukawa House, K Valley House and more of their work on Lunchbox below.
Timms Bach: A Simple But Stunning Beach Shelter in New Zealand
A combination of materials in their raw state and a humble aesthetic make this New Zealand beach bach simply stunning.
Under Pohutukawa House: A Poetic Solution to a Challenging Site
On a site covered in mature trees, Under Pohutukawa House is designed to represent the stumps of trees removed for construction.
Castle Rock Beach House: In Search of the Perfect NZ Beach House
Herbst Architects continue their search for the perfect beach bach — Castle Rock Beach House is dramatic in spite of its simplicity…
Norrish House is Arranged Around a Courtyard for Shelter
New Zealand's notoriously changeable weather is dealt with at Norrish House by arranging rooms around a sheltering courtyard.
Rusting Corrugated Iron on this Stunning Home is Like Rural Camouflage
The perfect retreat for a director and camera operator in the film industry, this home has no shortage of cinematic drama.
Rusting Corrugated Iron on this Stunning Home is Like Rural Camouflage
The perfect retreat for a director and camera operator in the film industry, this home has no shortage of cinematic drama.
Two Uninspiring Cabins Bought for a Steal Become a Stylish Retreat
These two cabins have become something much grander than the typical granny flat or affordable beach shack they're usually used for...
This Home Is Grounded Into Its Site by Walls of Gabion Baskets
A home set in an expansive garden is divided and sheltered into quadrants by cross-shaped Gabion baskets, creating a variety of spaces.
This Home Is Grounded Into Its Site by Walls of Gabion Baskets
A home set in an expansive garden is divided and sheltered into quadrants by cross-shaped Gabion baskets, creating a variety of spaces.