Bay House | Strachan Group Architects | ArchiPro

Bay House by Strachan Group Architects & Bonham Builders
Located at Castor Bay on Auckland’s North Shore, the dark box like forms of Bay House stretch and weave along the elevated south-facing site. Recessed into the bank, the concrete basement is fractured by a glass roofed atrium space that allows sun and natural light to permeate deep within the building footprint. Guests are welcomed into this atrium space by the sound of the cascading pond in the garden above, circulating up through the atrium on to a timber planked bridge which connects the living areas either side.
Framed apertures project the occupants' attention towards the view of Castor Bay and cityscape beyond. Living areas flow out onto a series of sheltered northern terraces which are hunkered into the bank above. The black cladding deconstructs to make way for varied extensive northern glazing which provides transparency through to the southern views. Roofs are tilted and lifted, reaching for the sun. Pohutakawas overhang, their silhouette playful against the passing sky.
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[@allthingstoallmen8912]

Materials are absolutely stunning, and I've said it once and I'll say it again, New Zealand architecture is on a whole new level

[@HippieP629]

I've seen thousands of homes online and in the firms I've worked for. This Bay House is one of the most attractive I've ever seen. Stunning.

[@bertraminc9412]

Absolutely the top quality in results and professionalism. A reason alone to move to New Zealand.

[@amit_k28]

Absolutely stunning!! 👌Very well thought out and laid 👍.

[@allensomseb6133]

Amazing...!!!

[@framrozesaroshelavia1833]

Great job!

[@jate.photography]

Absolutely beautiful design

[@Jtrisna]

Beautiful design.thank you for sharing

[@Underhills]

Would be nice to see projects for more normal budgets and not just the luxury segment.

[@lurvecr]

Where are those gorgeous outdoor bean bags from??

[@richardmckrell4899]

Rich people love to brag about sailing competitively and being environmentally conscious.

[@b0bbymoon452]

Just like taking a private jet to accept nomination for environmental prize

[@richardmckrell4899]

@@b0bbymoon452 So many rich hypocrites

[@buttofthejoke]

Loved the exteriors. the interiors however, looked like a hostel. There wasn't anything personal, just chunks of spaces

[@maxvonraben8112]

More like a morgue! 👀😜

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