One hour north of Wellington along the Kapiti Coast lies the sea-side haven of Waikawa Beach.
With an emphasis on slow-living and wide open space, this little outpost is a great place to get away from the commotion of city living.
Built on a driven-pile system, the design of this 3 bedroom bach hovers above the low-lying wetland ensuring the surrounding ecosystems can endure.
With open plan living and dining, bedrooms for guest accommodation and a central amenities block, this dwelling has the makings of the great kiwi-bach at heart.
Extensive boardwalks surrounding the structure offer flexible indoor-outdoor living as well as an accessible platform to complete any required building maintenance.
Vast glazing within the dwelling brings a sense of airiness to the interior and allows for sunlight to travel through the space year-round.
For Tim and Carolyn it was important that the kitchen be the heart of the home. The solid ash island bench is a natural rendezvous point where all things, food, activity and conversation occur.
Lined with hardwood flooring, the adjoining living room is a blank canvas for a myriad of uses. The best however, simply enjoying the sunset.
Sustainably grown NZ Macrocarpa was used to clad the building in a vertical orientation and balance out the length of the structure. Its natural texture and rustic warmth do well to emulate the coastal landscape.
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