Holiday home located at Breamtail Farm, near Mangawhai - north of Auckland, New Zealand.
A simple idea that became known as the Dart. Facing due north with stunning ocean views to the east and farmland views to the west.
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Initial concept sketch.
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John’s a genius. We gave him a very loose brief and introduced him to our site. Before we knew it he had scribbled a concept that both captured our imagination and blended into a stunning location. We couldn’t be happier with the final outcome.
Peter Sigley![The Dart ·· studio john irving architects The Dart ·· studio john irving architects](https://studiojohnirving.com/assets/_w1224/JI.Breamtail.258.jpg)
- Photographer
- Simon Wilson