Residential Sleepout

The Pūriri Hideaway is a small tranquil sleepout nestled between established native trees on a steeply sloping site in coastal Raglan. Tucked away in the corner of the section it offers additional space in an otherwise unutilized corner of the residential property. With its dark coloured and sleek angular form it visually disappears into the section, while its interior is light and spacious with amazing views to the surrounding natives.

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NZIA Local Architecture Awards jury citation:
“The Pūriri Hideaway is a deceptively clever example of the architect transforming the tight site constraints into a positive to inform and enhance the design. For example, utilising three levels to stay under a height-to-boundary plane but retaining simple, clean lines. The retreat captures a calm bush oasis feel and outlook, even though the location is very close to neighbours and the main home. Keeping three established pūriri trees also informed the design positively and enhanced the space, connecting it to nature via views and strategic placement of skylights. Pūriri Hideaway is indeed as its name says – a very well-considered, calming and spacious retreat.”

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Photos by Aaron Radford/inHouse Photography

Built by Weston Builders and Andrew Latimer Builder.

Interior design by day.one design