03/06/2026
We are also excited to share that Rammed Earth House, located on the coast of Taranaki, received an award at the Western Branch Awards 🎉
A special thank you to our clients and Jeff Fairweather for your trust, collaboration and commitment throughout the journey. It has been an absolute pleasure to work alongside you all and we’re excited to celebrate this recognition together.
Citation: “As spare and elemental as a crofter’s cottage, this home is framed by shaped earth on arrival and opens to views of beach, surf, and sea. It balances sensitive occupation with a sense of the “other.” Its simple form conceals precision and complexity. Carefully made, it invites slow movement, revealing texture and detail over time. The palette is minimal yet rich, with floor, kitchen, and bed integrated to ground the space. Solid walls and a light roof create contrast, suggesting a building that may weather into a future ruin.”
Ngā mihi nui ✨
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