Hawkes Bay New Zealand Institute of Architects Awards,
Shortlisted Housing Category, 2024
It was a real privilege to be shortlisted for this award in the Hawkes Bay and we celebrated this with the clients in Hastings. They are originally from Germany and have lived in New Zealand for the last 15 years, moving only recently to the Hawkes Bay. The project had a high level of discipline and consistency.
We designed the house utilising a New Zealand made charcoal concrete block that had a South Island river stone aggregate. The blocks provided structure, cladding, and interior linings.
Pete from BNL Construction was fastidious in delivery and worked tirelessly to create a home that was unique as opposed to the Hawkes Bay “barn style” of construction.
