New Zealand

Sled House sits in two sleds making relocating it with a tractor a cinch. The whole area is within a coastal erosion zone; All structures must be removable.

Coromandel Bach was conceived as a container sitting lightly on the land for habitation. A 'bach' is a New Zealand term for a simple holiday shack.

This 'Bach' - a New Zealand term for a small holiday shack - is built inside a shipping container. It's a self-contained, portable, and fun retreat for a family of four.

This home is tucked into lush forest on New Zealand’s Waiheke Island. Entry is via a wooden draw bridge! And that's just the beginning…

Tackling difficult topography, a heavily treed site and a modest budget, Blackpool House defiantly lofts amongst the treetops - a modest, modern treehouse.

A modest, energy efficient home in New Zealand's spectacular wine country makes the most of sweeping views…

In accordance with a local planning law, Arrowtown House is a series of small buildings similar to the the surrounding historic sheds.

Set in stunning surrounds Wakatipu Guest House is a two bedroom home that provides comfortable accommodation for up to eight people.

McKenzie House uses the same 4x3 metre grid of the surrounding Apple Orchard to ensure it feels harmonious and connected to its surrounds.

Pekapeka Holiday House explores how to build a holiday house of with strong architectural character at an affordable price.

Shoal Bay Bach is an unpretentious home where you can kick off your shoes and not worry about walking sand through the house.

Sandhills Road House draws on the most basic and humble rural sights to create a stunning contemporary beach bach.

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

A cleverly designed holiday home enjoys beach views and opens directly to the garden but is screened by a mature Pohutukawa tree.

The Pohutukawa House stands at the coastal foreshore of a wild beach on a site almost overgrown with mature Pohutukawa trees.

A piece of engineering ingenuity, Shallard House's living area is suspended like a bridge to capture lake views and maintain privacy.

A stunning, but rugged landscape influenced the design of Lake Hawea Courtyard House, giving the owners a space protected from the elements.

This innovative prefabricated studio was the first of its kind in New Zealand, and what it lacks in size it makes up for in beauty!

To preserve the bushy site, Cora House was built off-site and then carried onto site by hand - a remarkable feat of ingenuity and preservation.

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

A series of shed-esque structures lap the coast in this simple, but thoughtful addition to a rural surf town in New Zealand.

This superb Mountain Retreat utilises local stone to minimise impact to the external environment, but maximise the internal environment.

With panels of fibro coloured to match the surrounding area, this 'dune-hopper' home feels modern but relevant to its seaside locale…

Eyrie Houses demonstrate just how decadent the holiday home has become. And how rewarding returning back to basics can be…

This modern warehouse home reinterprets the existing home style and feeling of the original home with modern flair.

One of the challenges at Waiatarua House was to giving the home a sense of modesty and poetry in the sensitive bush reserve.

Tent House is designed to encourage freedom and protection from a hostile (but beautiful) landscape — like a permanent tent…

Sliding cedar shutters provide this otherwise glass box with shelter, privacy and a camouflage cloak — preparing it for every situation.

Brick Bay House's L-shaped plan has a number of benefits - sheltering from winds, blocking road noise and embracing the ocean view.

A timber exoskeleton-like structure allows Great Barrier House to open onto its surrounds while lifting towards a hill to the west.

Previously the site of some outgrown kit homes, three seperate but clustered buildings provide space for all generations of the family.

With a fun colour scheme, humble materials and nooks to while away the day, Field Way Bach reminds us of back-to-basics beach holidays.

Small in both budget and footprint, but clever thinking and innovative solutions have produced a home which ticks all the boxes...

A warm new home for a young family wraps around a courtyard space to create a protected area for the kids to play and the family to enjoy the stunning ocean views.

This extension continues a tradition of relaxed, colourful and small-scaled modifications which have been occurring for generations.

This home is "designed to give the same carefree relaxing ambience as a bach - step in, kick off your shoes and grab a glass of wine."

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

New Zealand home and writer's studio fuses the look of rural farm buildings and the dramatic local landscape into one sculptural form.

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

A small addition and internal reconfiguration of a '60s home designed by a renowned New Zealand architect makes it fit for a family.

A young Wellington couple with a modest budget and small and challenging block chose a Box™ design-build for their first home.

In Christchurch, a city still recovering from a devastating series of earthquakes, many are rethinking how they use their public space.

If you want the look and feel of luxury at your home, it pays to think a bit smaller and pay attention to the details.

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

Dubbed the Urban Cottage, this modern take on a workers' cottage feels fresh and contemporary in-spite of its early colonial roots.

With open-plan living and shared sleeping areas all opening onto the outdoors, this is a home to connect with nature and each other.

A shared love of music inspired this accessible, environmental and acoustically-conscious home for a retired couple.

A retreat built by the architect and a group of architecture students is a hands-on, experimental process from design to construction.

At the top of the hill overlooking Peka Peka Beach, this location could be hostile, but this home has a few tricks up its sleeve...

An L-shaped floor plan creates sheltered outdoor space, maximises the view and builds in flexibility to this beautiful home.

Combining energy-efficient design and a connection to the outdoors allows this modern farmhouse to offer the best of both worlds…

Two separate boxes, open-air flow, and room for 14 guests – see the smart layout behind this coastal crib.

This new shack takes better advantage of the views and has enough space to host this multi-generational family during the holiday season.

The owners of Matai House lived in this early 1900s home for several years before the alterations, so they knew what needed to change!

Thanks to a double-height space and an expansive openable wall of glass to capture the view, this home feels positively spacious.

Easterbrook House uses a humble set of materials and simple forms to ensure the landscape its rightful place as the highlight.

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

Westmere Alteration merges inside and out with a contemporary aesthetic and an unbelievable connection to the outside plus upper level sea views…

A modest retreat provides shelter, warmth and comfort in the wild and isolated of the remote setting.

A modular home constructed of engineered timber (instead of steel) is the perfect fit for a steel slope in New Zealand's seismic zone.

With the help of friends and neighbours this beautifully crafted home was realised on a budget closer to a caravan than a family home.

House for Five is a home designed by an architect for his family in an area controlled by strict planning controls. See what he did…

S_House divides a long thin lot into two gardens. Unlike a conventional home, S_House embraces both front and rear gardens.

A new compact living pavilion defies its size thanks to plenty of glass and sliding doors — effortlessly connecting home and garden.

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

Built on top of an existing brick double garage, Stradwick House feels more spacious thanks to double height spaces and large windows.

Studio 19 are at it again, designing two stunning community houses for a not-for-profit organisation in New Zealand.

Renovating an apartment is a challenge because you're confined to the existing envelope. What if it's also a heritage building?

This double storey home is designed to look like a single storey home so it fits into its heritage neighbourhood.

Louvres, clerestory windows, and a unique floor plan help this coastal retreat perfectly connect with its natural environment.