Branch members from the two regions came together to celebrate their achievements at the annual event. Architectural designers were invited to submit entries in any one of seven categories.
For the Bay of Plenty region, Brendon Gordon of Tauranga architectural practice Brendon Gordon Architecture Ltd was awarded the Residential New Home up to 250sq Design Award sponsored by Gerard Roofs, for a compact pavilion set in the lush established garden of a Te Puna property. The guest house and adjacent tennis court is the first part of a staged development that will eventually include a pool and pool house adjoining the pavilion and existing home. Brendon has established a reputation for integrating his design and interiors with the landscape and this small self contained guest house is a prime example of a new structure well designed to enhance the environment.
Will Tatton of Will Tatton Architecture in Mt Maunganui was awarded the Residential New Home over 250sq Design Award sponsored by James Hardie, for a four level contemporary home he designed for a site offering commanding coastal views. Judges were impressed by the complexity of the building that featured a variety of cladding options, angles and differing rooflines. Judges commented that ‘through its complexity this home produces an exuberant and surprising massing’.
For Will Tatton, the night was a double success. He was awarded the Residential Multi-Unit Dwelling Design Award sponsored by Elephant Plaster Board, for his beachfront, Bond Street development, apartment complex. Judges were impressed by the strong architectural lines of the three unit complex that took full advantage of the ocean views, minimised exposure to the elements and offered a superb aspect to the public domain with a stylish street frontage. The generous floor layout is enhanced by oversized cavernous interior spaces and motorised five-metre high shutters can be moved to create semi sheltered outdoor rooms.
Darryl Church, Managing Director of Darryl Church Architecture Ltd won the Residential Alterations and Additions Design Award for a renovation project on a property that transformed the original home into a multi level, well detailed residence that took advantage of the lakeside frontage. A semi enclosed extension, framed by extensive bifolding window and door joinery affords the owners an opportunity to enjoy the superb lakefront views, regardless of the season.
For Darryl Church, the evening saw him on the winners’ podium for three category submissions. In addition to the award for his lakefront home renovation, he was successful in the Commercial Interior Design Award category and the sponsors Resene Colour in Design Award for a Youth Health Centre in Rotorua. Darryl has been a member of ADNZ for the past 10 years and has won numerous regional titles and a single national title. “I stopped counting after 30 but winning the ADNZ/Resene Supreme Residential Award in 2006 for alterations on a holiday home was a career highlight’, he says. Judges commented that the Youth Health Clinic design was “simple and economical but provided a very effective end result”. Colours and materials used on the walls and floor surfaces ensured an uplifting interior well suited to the predominantly youth aged clientele.
Matt Hodson of Insight Architecture Ltd won the Commercial Industrial Design Award with his design solution for Hamilton-based Regal Haulage Company. The strong form of the frontage, combined with rear courtyard areas, impressed the judges with ‘the relaxed relationship to the environment’.
Entries for the Waikato region were down this year and one architectural designer was singled out for his outstanding work in three of the seven categories. Noel Jessop, of Noel Jessop Architecture (NJA), was awarded the Residential New Home up to 250sq Design Award sponsored by Gerard Roofs, for a distinctive copper and cedar house that impressed the judges for ‘a design and build solution that offers a positive alternative to suburban housing’. The entire package, including integrated fencing and decking custom designed to incorporate existing trees on the property, creates a slick and simple suburban living environment. The same house was awarded the Resene Colour in Design Award in recognition of the warm earth tones on the interior that supported the uncluttered and clean lines of the exterior black and brown palette.
A larger home on a site in River Downs secured Noel Jessop a clean sweep when he was awarded the Residential New Home over 250sq Design Award sponsored by James Hardie, for a single level contemporary home designed to wrap around a pool in the central courtyard. The composition, design and consistency of the simple strong forms impressed the judges. In 2008 Noel Jessop was awarded the ADNZ/Resene Supreme Residential Award for a residential project in Auckland. The Hamilton based business specialises in high end modern housing, commercial and industrial buildings. Jessop and his colleagues are in the enviable position of being able to engage in projects they enjoy. “We really enjoy the work that we do – we are not chasing every job.”
Architectural Designers New Zealand Inc (ADNZ) was formed in 1996 to represent, promote and develop the skills and services of its members, who are all specialists in design and construction. The annual ADNZ/Resene awards event is open to ADNZ members and provides an opportunity for architectural designers throughout the country to showcase their work and compare and celebrate their creative excellence with their peers and colleagues. The awards presentation in Hamilton was the last in a series of six regional events held during July.
Regional category winners’ projects will be submitted for the National Awards that will be presented at the ADNZ/Resene Design Awards Gala Dinner at the Rutherford Hotel in Nelson on October 15.
Judges this year included renowned Wellington architect Ian Athfield and his colleagues Peter Bosley from Auckland and Ross Maguire from Christchurch. In assessing the merits of projects entered, judges consider all aspects of planning, materials and form and the context of the project within the environment. This year, for the first time, sustainability is part of the standard judging criteria.
