Collaboration

The Loop

Status: Construction (completion early 2019)
Design Architect: Studio John Irving Architects
Detail Architect: Sayes Jackson Architects

A narrow site, planning restrictions which encourage removable buildings supported on posts and a strong desire to capture expansive views of Waihi beach led to the design of this linear, floating and metal clad dwelling. The dwelling is articulated along its length via screening elements and steps in the building form which separates internal program, opens bedrooms to private exteriors and brings nature in.

The Loop is a collaborative project on which Sayes Jackson Architects is leading the technical resolve, detailing and articulation of a Studio John Irving design.

Courtyard

Courtyard House

Practice: Studio John Irving Architects
Completed: 2015
Photos: Simon Wilson

The courtyard house is a project by Studio John Irving involving Luke as the Project Architect. Additional details at stuiojohnirving.com

Beyond a private street frontage, this family home forms itself around a light-filled north facing courtyard. A series of relaxed living spaces both indoor and out blend seamlessly throughout.

Wanaka

Practice: DMA
Completed: 2014
Photos: Simon Devitt

Wanaka is a project by Daniel Marshall Architect (DMA) involving Nick as Project Architect. Additional details at marshall-architect.co.nz.

This family holiday pad sits on a small sloping section overlooking Lake Wanaka towards the craggy ranges.

DMA’s conceptual resolve was a highly sculptural dwelling formed in-part in response to tight planning controls. Living spaces are elevated to an upper level to enhance views over the roofs of surrounding single level suburban dwellings. The project is a ‘stand out’ within its neighborhood as an efficient and well crafted home achieved on a comparatively modest budget.