Parsonson Architects Ltd.

Pekapeka House

Pekapeka House
© Simon Devitt

PEKAPEKA HOUSE 

Parsonson Architects

PHOTOGRAPHS
Simon Devitt

AREA
156.0 m2

YEAR
2008

LOCATION
New Zealand

CATEGORY
Houses

Text description provided by architect.

This holiday home is an exploration in how to create a building of both a strong architectural character and economy.

Pekapeka House
© Simon Devitt
Pekapeka House
© Simon Devitt

We have used simple modular construction techniques combined with a very simple form. The plan is a rectangle and is divided into 3 parts, the solid bedroom forms at each end support a floating roof over the living space in between.

This layout allows the living room to face both east to hills and west to the sea.

Pekapeka House
© Simon Devitt
Pekapeka House
© Simon Devitt

It allows sun into the house throughout the day, for passive solar heating of the concrete slab and creates a sheltered outside space on the east side that still keeps a strong connection to the western sea views.


Pekapeka House
© Simon Devitt
Pekapeka House
© Simon Devitt
Pekapeka House
© Simon Devitt
Pekapeka House
© Simon Devitt


Pekapeka House
© Simon Devitt
Pekapeka House
© Simon Devitt
Pekapeka House
© Simon Devitt
Pekapeka House
© Simon Devitt
Pekapeka House
© Simon Devitt
Pekapeka House
© Simon Devitt


Pekapeka House
Pekapeka House


Pekapeka House
Pekapeka House
Pekapeka House


Pekapeka House

Parsonson Architects Ltd.
T +64 4 3842969 F +64 4 3842663
Parsonson Architects Ltd.
181 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6001, New Zealand