Sandiland is a stunning coastal retreat by Studio John Irving Architects, blending vibrant gathering spaces with serene comfort, featuring innovative architectural details and natural materials that harmonize with the surrounding landscape.
Sandiland is a remarkable coastal retreat designed by Studio John Irving Architects, located in the dunes near Te Arai. The architecture is a deliberate dance between “prospect and refuge”—spaces that can open up for vibrant gatherings or cocoon residents in quiet comfort.
Strong architectural details like sinking levels, floating art walls, and a seamless indoor–outdoor kitchen blur boundaries between the interior and the landscape.
The design emphasises naturally-weathered materials that harmonise with the colours of dune, dune grasses, and sky. The interiors feature dark-stained joinery and moody tones, which contrast elegantly with expansive views of sea, sand, and sky from horizontal glazing bands.
- Project Manager – Dan Timmer
- Construction Co – JP Johnson
- Marble – Sahara Noir
- Hardware – Blum/Hafele
- Appliances – F&P, Miele
Awards
Auckland Architecture Awards
Auckland Architeture Awards
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