Double Courtyard House / Roberts Gray Architects

Two rammed-earth pavilions emerge from the dunes at Te Arai. Offset in plan and section to reconcile sun path and sea view, the courtyards within each pavilion create distinct atmospheres, generating a house both sheltered from and continuous with the broader coastal landscape.

Double Courtyard House / Roberts Gray Architects
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  • architects: Roberts Gray Architects
  • Location: Te Arai, New Zealand
  • Project Year: 2025
  • Photographs: Courtesy of Roberts Gray Architects

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