The playful, irregular forms of this new Dorrington Atcheson Architects (DAA) house relax into a sunny section on the beautiful Tāwharanui peninsula, an hour north of Auckland, creating a comfortable base for an outdoor-loving engineer who has made the home his permanent abode.

Composed of two bedrooms, an open-plan living and dining space, and a large single garage, the home faces forwards and backward on the site to maximise both the northern sun and the impressive southern views of the pastoral landscape.

Whitmore Road has been rigorously planned and executed. A careful arrangement of what could potentially be awkwardly-shaped elements means that the house feels well-balanced and calm – an ideal place to relax and enjoy the peace of the surrounding natural environment.