Recipient of a 2015 NZIA Wellington Architecture Award.

Jury Citation:

The architects have challenged standard living conventions in their response to the client's desire for a home built around the existing native trees on the site. Two pavilions, one for living and one for sleeping, linked by an open deck are set among the trees. There is a constant awareness of the trees and the outside environment; to move between the living and sleeping pavilions you cross the deck under the canopy of trees, while inside, each pavilion has double-height windows that frame views of the trees. 

Recipient of a Wellington NZIA award, 2016

Jury Citation:

Quietly assured against a beech forest backdrop, this home's long, slow roofline sits atop an L-shape dwelling that uses a courtyard plan to great effect. Inside, a sequence of compression and expansion sees living and bedrooms more inclosed. the house is bright and white throughout with all parts carefully composed to accommodate a lifetime of books, furniture and art. 

Now shortlisted for a National Architecture Award:

http://architecturenow.co.nz/articles/2016-new-zealand-architecture-awards-shortlist/#img=19

HOME magazine article:

http://www.homestolove.co.nz/inside-homes/home-features/wellington-architect-jon-craigs-own-home-design-becomes-his-lasting-legacy

Recipient of a Wellington NZIA award, 2016

Jury Citation

This is quality 'spec' housing that goes well beyond the usual benchmark for such buildings. Rugged natural materials stand up strongly against Wellington's weather, including corten steel fins that control solar gain and maintain privacy to the road. Fantastic sea views have been capitalised upon and a generosity of spirit can be seen in the deliberate gap left between the townhouses, which allows a neighbour to retain the sea views