Business Central December 2021

100 | Laidback lifestyle awaits T T from page 99 Edwards White Architects made its impressive debut at Rangitahi with an earlier project (‘Raglan Rest’) that won a Housing Award at this year’s Waikato/Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards. ARCHITECTURE Edwards White Architects “As a learning experience, it has been huge for me. I can relate so much more to my clients now too, having had the experience of seeing a project from both sides.” Edwards White Architects made its impres- sive debut at Rangitahi with an earlier project (‘Raglan Rest’) that won a Housing Award at this year’s Waikato/Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards. Built on an exposed hill site, this house of clean lines combines pure robust form with in- ner warmth and space for family life. Offering refuge from prevailing winds, this home is also designed to reveal expansive views towards Raglan township and the harbour. The award judges wrote: “The design response is a sheltering, low-slung, L-shape combined with generous internal spaces. The entrance cantilever and wide living area over- hangs provide a sculptural sense of shelter in this “big landscape”.’ Currently taking shape on the peninsula is another stunning project from the Edwards White team, a family bach overlooking Raglan harbour that pivots around a central covered outdoor area, providing a sheltered but con- nected space to enjoy the view. The building, cloaked in a metallic shell, is anchored to the land and is beautifully inte- grated with the coastal environment. Georgia is inspired by how these projects embody ideals of simplicity in design and architecture in harmonious balance with landscape. “Simple architecture can often be the hard- est to achieve,” she observes. Meanwhile, Georgia is looking forward to trialling the Rangitahi lifestyle with her partner. “It is awesome seeing my first project come to life. Now we want to know what it feels like to live in this beautiful house in beautiful Rangitahi.” Craft in Steel Architectural fabrication experts www.merchantindustries.co.nz www.wireit.net.nz Waikato Proudly supporting Edwards White Architects ! 021 625 478 luke@wireit.net.nz Luke Gilbert