Single Storey T-Shaped Beach House Design – Okitu House by Pete Bossley

This house with stunning views is located right near to Tatapouri Point in New Zealand. Not only ocean but bay’s views too are presented in it. This house is situated right on the edge of the hill so all views are easy to access. It’s simple, single storey structure which won many New Zealand’s architecture awards. T-shaped plan with two wings characterize it. With such plan the house is very comfortable for the whole family living there. It also protects outdoor area from ocean winds without losing in openness and transparency. The outdoor area is not only interesting because it’s protected but also by its design. Small level differences make everything there look cool and unique. The house is designed by Pete Bossley.

Two Houses on Adjacent Sites – Thorp Houses by Pete Bossley Architects

This project is one of those rare works when there is a need to design two houses on adjacent sites. The buildings are simple in form but different in plan and materials. Even though they looks like in harmony with each other they aren’t symmetrical. They both are about 500 square meters and have two stories. They have stretched form to create intimate courtyards filled up with light with canals filled up with flowing water. A rich variety of spaces exist within the buildings, ranging from double-height living areas open to the sea views, to more internalised lounges nestled into falling land at the more road end of the sites. [Pete Bossley Architects]