Taieri Mouth Bach

Taieri Mouth Bach

Taieri Mouth, Clutha

On top of a sand dune, overlooking Moturata Island and Taieri Beach, sits a modern interpretation of a Taieri Mouth bach.

“Perched on a sand dune thirty minutes from Dunedin, surrounded by DIY fishing shacks, this structure takes the kiwi bach to a new level.

It’s simple gabled form and natural materials are honest, simple and robust – it’s rawness is it’s charm. Sustainability is unquestioned – there was no waste in the design, construction or build time.

This bach is at once stimulating and restful. An uplifting living space – the least expensive property we viewed – but one of the most inspiring. Like a haiku!"

– NZIA Awards Jury Citation

Type
New Residence
Crib / Bach
Tiny House

Size
90m2

Year
2011

Awards
2013 – NZIA Small Project Award for Architecture
2014 – NZ Wood Design Award – MPI Overall Supreme Judges
2014 – NZ Wood Design Award – Residential Architectural Excellence

Published
Trends Magazine – New Homes – Vol.30, No.4
Otago Daily Times – December 2013