Parsonson Architects Ltd.

Shoal Bay Bach

Shoal Bay Bach
© Paul McCredie

SHOAL BAY BACH

Parsonson Architects

PHOTOGRAPHS
Paul McCredie

AREA
220.0 sqm

YEAR
2008

LOCATION
New Zealand

CATEGORY
Houses

Text description provided by architect.

Shoal Bay is a remote settlement on the rugged east coast of southern Hawkes Bay.

Shoal Bay Bach
© Paul McCredie
Shoal Bay Bach
© Paul McCredie

The building is designed to be part of the rural setting, it is raised off the ground and sits beside the original woolshed, which has served the bay since the early 1900's.

The bach is rugged yet welcoming and offers unpretentious shelter, it is the type of place where you kick off your shoes and don't need to worry whether you walk sand through the house.

Shoal Bay Bach
© Paul McCredie
Shoal Bay Bach
© Paul McCredie
Shoal Bay Bach
© Paul McCredie

The bach is formed of two slightly off-set pavilions, one housing the bedrooms and the other the main living space.

Decks are located at each end of the living pavilion allowing the sun to be followed throughout the day.

Shoal Bay Bach
© Paul McCredie
Shoal Bay Bach
© Paul McCredie
Shoal Bay Bach
© Paul McCredie

Sliding screens at the north-west end provide adjustable shelter for the different wind conditions, offer privacy from neighbouring campers and act as walls for outside sleeping.

Shoal Bay Bach
© Paul McCredie
Shoal Bay Bach
© Paul McCredie
Shoal Bay Bach
© Paul McCredie


Shoal Bay Bach
© Paul McCredie
Shoal Bay Bach
© Paul McCredie


Shoal Bay Bach
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Shoal Bay Bach
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Shoal Bay Bach
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Shoal Bay Bach
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Shoal Bay Bach
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