Shoal Bay by Parsonson Architects

Shoal Bay by Parsonson Architects

It's costly enough to take a break from the day-to-day grind alone, never mind with a spouse and five children. This is why the owners of the Shoal Bay bach commissioned <a href="http://www.p-a.co.nz/shoal%20bay%20house/shoal%20bay%20house.htm">Parsonson Architects</a> to design this sweet minimalist retreat. Familiar with the designer's own bach, which by definition is a modest holiday house with none of the convenient trappings associated with city homes, they knew they could expect something attractive and inviting that would also enhance their ultimate goal of soaking up New Zealand's beach life.

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Shoal Bay by Parsonson Architects

By definition, a bach is a simple holiday house in New Zealand.

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Shoal Bay by Parsonson Architects

This one was built with sustainable-sourced timber and raised off the ground.

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Shoal Bay by Parsonson Architects

Simple but refreshing and expansive, the home accentuates the beach environment.

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Shoal Bay by Parsonson Architects

Daylight is diffused thanks to louvers.

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Shoal Bay by Parsonson Architects

The site - backed by green hills - used to be an old sheep farm.

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Shoal Bay by Parsonson Architects

Water is heated by the sun and heating is provided by a low emission wood fired stove.

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It's costly enough to take a break from the day-to-day grind alone, never mind with a spouse and five children. This is why the owners of the Shoal Bay bach commissioned Parsonson Architects to design this sweet minimalist retreat. Familiar with the designer's own bach, which by definition is a modest holiday house with none of the convenient trappings associated with city homes, they knew they could expect something attractive and inviting that would also enhance their ultimate goal of soaking up New Zealand's beach life.

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Shoal Bay by Parsonson Architects