worclip: Island Retreat (2011) by Fearon Hay Architects Location:...

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Island Retreat (2011) by Fearon Hay Architects

Location: Waiheke Island, New Zealand

An arrangement of freestanding structures around a sheltered central courtyard rests in a saddle above Matiatia Bay. The natural undulations of the saddle have been subtly emphasized to form a natural setting for three roofed structures and freestanding raised pool. Inspiration for the site came from a study of lightweight, canopy- like structures, tensioned to the ground plane. Draped roof planes are tensioned to the surrounding landscape over interior and exterior spaces.