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A modern take on the Kiwi bach
This award-winning, scaled-up bach is designed around two pavilions which are connected by a stunning dining room that makes you feel like you’re sitting on the beach.
The glass is triple glazed to keep out the roaring winter winds and the sounds of the crashing ocean.
Salt/sand impervious
The property is clad in reverse cut aluminium to provide extra protection from salt and sand.
All eyes on the ocean
The homeowners wanted walls of glass to show off the ocean views from anywhere in the house.
The smaller pavilion is the bedroom wing.
Large sliding doors reveal a dining area, which then opens to the larger pavilion with an expansive high stud living area.
The mezzanine bedroom and living space sits on an inside deck where massive floor-to-ceiling windows maximise the breathtaking view.
Walls of glass taking wind load in their stride
Given the spectacular yet exposed environment, the floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall glazing had to comply with New Zealand wind load conditions.
The owners also wanted thermal performance, which was achieved with our Pacific Thermal system and Planitherm XN Low E Triple Glazing.
Spectacular ocean outlooks – but quiet interiors
This meant they were also sorted for sound control, muting the sound of the crashing ocean waves outside.
With all bedrooms facing the ocean, this was a key requirement.
Just as important, the floor-to-ceiling detailing captures the amazing morning sun rises across the expansive ocean.
We worked closely with the architect, Regan Johnston, to provide our expertise with this kind of project, including the specialist details required for large walls of glass facing the ocean.
Triple glazed for ultimate liveability
The architect initially wanted products from our commercial range but as the owners wanted thermal efficiency and better than double glazing performance, we had steered him away from this and came up with the solution to manufacture out of our thermally broken system.
We opted for Low E Triple Glazing with an R1.81 through the Glass.
What better testimony is there?
The occupants feel right at home here and simply don’t want to leave their private, light-filled bach.
They stay there all weekend and never want to leave and why would they?
Their architecturally designed beachfront home is warm, quiet and welcoming, while maximising those stunning views.
People looking up from the beachfront often comment on the stand-out architectural bach and the dramatic glazing from Altus is an inherent part of that – a string of awards further reflect on the bach’s efficient design, day-to-day functionality and stand-out aesthetic.
This project has used the best materials for the location and environment.
Recognition
- NZIA – Residential Award
- NZIA – Southern Architecture Award
- Registered Master Builders – Gold Award
- Registered Master Builders – Gold Reserve Award
- Registered Master Builders – National Award
- Registered Master Builders – Regional Award
- WGANZ – Design Awards
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Architect/designerJohnston Architects | LocationBrighton – Dunedin |
SystemsPacific Thermal with Triple Glazing | Industry sectorResidential |
BuilderThree Little Pig Builders | FabricationVistalite Otago – E13 Performance Windows |
ProductsEuroslider doors, Eurostacker doors, Fixed Gable Windows |
A modern take on the Kiwi bach
This award-winning, scaled-up bach is designed around two pavilions which are connected by a stunning dining room that makes you feel like you’re sitting on the beach.
The glass is triple glazed to keep out the roaring winter winds and the sounds of the crashing ocean.
Salt/sand impervious
The property is clad in reverse cut aluminium to provide extra protection from salt and sand.
All eyes on the ocean
The homeowners wanted walls of glass to show off the ocean views from anywhere in the house.
The smaller pavilion is the bedroom wing.
Large sliding doors reveal a dining area, which then opens to the larger pavilion with an expansive high stud living area.
The mezzanine bedroom and living space sits on an inside deck where massive floor-to-ceiling windows maximise the breathtaking view.
Walls of glass taking wind load in their stride
Given the spectacular yet exposed environment, the floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall glazing had to comply with New Zealand wind load conditions.
The owners also wanted thermal performance, which was achieved with our Pacific Thermal system and Planitherm XN Low E Triple Glazing.
Spectacular ocean outlooks – but quiet interiors
This meant they were also sorted for sound control, muting the sound of the crashing ocean waves outside.
With all bedrooms facing the ocean, this was a key requirement.
Just as important, the floor-to-ceiling detailing captures the amazing morning sun rises across the expansive ocean.
We worked closely with the architect, Regan Johnston, to provide our expertise with this kind of project, including the specialist details required for large walls of glass facing the ocean.
Triple glazed for ultimate liveability
The architect initially wanted products from our commercial range but as the owners wanted thermal efficiency and better than double glazing performance, we had steered him away from this and came up with the solution to manufacture out of our thermally broken system.
We opted for Low E Triple Glazing with an R1.81 through the Glass.
What better testimony is there?
The occupants feel right at home here and simply don’t want to leave their private, light-filled bach.
They stay there all weekend and never want to leave and why would they?
Their architecturally designed beachfront home is warm, quiet and welcoming, while maximising those stunning views.
People looking up from the beachfront often comment on the stand-out architectural bach and the dramatic glazing from Altus is an inherent part of that – a string of awards further reflect on the bach’s efficient design, day-to-day functionality and stand-out aesthetic.
This project has used the best materials for the location and environment.
Recognition
- NZIA – Residential Award
- NZIA – Southern Architecture Award
- Registered Master Builders – Gold Award
- Registered Master Builders – Gold Reserve Award
- Registered Master Builders – National Award
- Registered Master Builders – Regional Award
- WGANZ – Design Awards
View more from
Credit List
Architect/designerJohnston Architects | LocationBrighton – Dunedin |
SystemsPacific Thermal with Triple Glazing | Industry sectorResidential |
BuilderThree Little Pig Builders | FabricationVistalite Otago – E13 Performance Windows |
ProductsEuroslider doors, Eurostacker doors, Fixed Gable Windows |
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