TAra iti house
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Tara Iti
Mangawhai
New Zealand

Set within the dunes of Tara Iti, this home is conceived as a quiet horizontal gesture, carefully placed to preserve the natural contours of the site. The architecture focuses on proportion, light, and material continuity, reducing each element to its essential form. Externally, long planes of smooth concrete extend across the landscape, their fine shadow lines and restrained junctions expressing calm precision. Inside, a palette of pale limestone, timber, and soft renders establishes a consistent atmosphere of stillness and coherence. Large glazed openings frame the surrounding dunes and draw light deep into the interior, while a reflection pool within a sheltered walled courtyard introduces subtle movement into the otherwise minimal composition. The result is a house that feels grounded and serene — a refined setting where simplicity, tactility, and quietness guide the experience.