The 15° House

Designed to draw in the surrounding views, this home's simple and contemporary lines and flowing open spaces are ideal for embracing the views and life in coastal Tauranga.  Standing as two gable pavilions, one sitting 15 degrees from the other, this home overlooks Omokoroa harbour, Motuhoa island and across to Mount Maunganui. The home uses simple forms to create a striking and modern aesthetic. Timber board and batten cladding painted black contrasts the use of clay bricks painted white. Although this home is founded on the idea of ‘less is more’, it is anything but ordinary. The carefully selected materials bring in a depth through use of texture and pattern alongside thoughtful use of construction techniques such as parallel scissor trusses to create an expansive void in the living area without stretching the budget. With floor-to-ceiling joinery and additional raking joinery to incorporate the roofline, the design creates lofty spaces to give the impression of grandeur, without the need to increase the footprint.  Photography: Amanda Aitken