Island Retreat / Fearon Hay Architects

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Island Retreat / Fearon Hay Architects - Facade
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This retreat for a family is an arrangement offreestanding structures around a courtyard, set in asaddle above Matiatia Bay. The environment of WaihekeIsland can be idyllic, but also inhospitable with exposure to northerlies and southwesterlies of the Hauraki Gulf.The natural undulations of the saddle have been subtly emphasized to form a protective setting for threestructures, a pool and the open spaces between.

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Plan

Conceived as a camp, the architecture has developed direct references from this typology. Individual roof planescover the three structures, each separately housing thefunctions of living, sleeping and studio. These drapedplanes are tensioned over rough concrete forms embeddedin the undulating contour.

Island Retreat / Fearon Hay Architects - Windows
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© Patrick Reynolds

The concrete forms enclose service spaces associated with each activity, while an arrangement of retractable glass panels and perforated aluminium screens offer variationsof enclosure to living and sleeping space.

Island Retreat / Fearon Hay Architects - Table, Wood, Chair, Beam
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© Patrick Reynolds

This layered enclosure, the thermal mass of the concreteconstruction and inclusion of solar energy generation,rainwater harvesting and onsite waste water managementensures that minimal demand is made on resourcesoutside the site.

Island Retreat / Fearon Hay Architects - Facade, Balcony
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Section

While the materials respond to the environment with robust toughness, this is countered by the placement offires, an invitation of leather cushioning around a sunkensitting area and use of linen fabrics and oiled natural timber throughout the spaces.

Island Retreat / Fearon Hay Architects - Waterfront, Coast
©  Patrick Reynolds

© Patrick Reynolds

The retreat offers simultaneous exposure to, and protection from the elements. The architecture balancesraw material with tailored comfort and intends to providethe family with richness of experience during their time on the island.

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Address:Auckland, New Zealand

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Cite: "Island Retreat / Fearon Hay Architects" 25 Jul 2012. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/257164/island-retreat-fearon-hay-architects> ISSN 0719-8884

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