Point House

Auckland, 2016

The house naturally takes advantage of views immediately east to what was known by locals as the "Waka superhighway" of Auckland, a historic motorway for canoes that would enable travel between the Manukau and Waitamata harbors.

“We could not have found a better architect to build our house.  Tom created a house that fulfilled our wishes and needs.  It is elegant, comfortable and connects us with the landscape.  We bask in the luxury of the view through his design.  He performed with composure and sensitivity resulting in a house that suits our lifestyle perfectly.  Never did we imagine that architecture is so transformative as it resonates with us.  

Tom not only created a functional and beautiful home, but he also stands by his work.  We feel at ease seeking his advice throughout the 6 years after it was built.”

Two Retirees, Clients, Point House,

Following an "L" shape plan and enclosing a courtyard protected from the sun and winds as well as the public view from the adjacent park, the house is orientated with a pavilion for living areas to the north and bedrooms facing east to a lawn and inner garden. 

Anchored by precast textured concrete panel walls with the dark oxide colour, drifting pavilion roof form glides above the cedar and concrete walls and a distinguished entry narrows to a forced perspective entry.