On a beautiful sloping headland located in the southern flanks of Waiheke Island, this collection of four discrete lodges create an exciting retreat alternative. Each unit has an expansive bedroom, kitchenette, and bathroom. The rooms and the covered terrace take maximum benefit from the extraordinary views of the surrounding country, the native New Zealand bush, and the Waitemata Harbour.
The unique roof forms rake up internally to bring sun into the spaces and foster a sense of lightness. The buildings are nestled into the steeply sloping hillside to enhance the natural contours and provide privacy between each unit.
The hillside will be developed as an olive grove, and over time the cedar-clad units will blend even more into the palette of the setting.
Bossley Architects is a multidisciplinary Architecture and Interior Design practice based in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland, creating architecture to lift the spirit. The practice is based on the belief that innovative yet practical design is essential for the production of good buildings and spaces, and that the best buildings spring from an open and enthusiastic collaboration between architect, client and consultants.
We have designed a wide range of projects including commercial, institutional and residential, and have amassed special expertise in the field of art galleries and museums, residential and the restaurant/entertainment sector.
Whilst being very much design focused, the practice has an overriding interest in the pragmatics and feasibility of construction. There is considerable hands-on building experience amongst the personnel, and buildings are carefully detailed with construction methods in mind.