Two Patio House by Roberts Gray Architects in Te Arai
Roberts Gray Architects has completed a 370 m² house in Te Arai, New Zealand, featuring two rammed earth pavilions that emerge from the dunes. The pavilions are offset in plan and section to balance solar orientation and ocean views, with each containing a patio that creates distinct atmospheres. The design integrates the house with the coastal landscape while providing shelter. The project was curated by Miwa Negoro, with interiors by Roberts Gray Architects, landscaping by Jared Lockhart Design, and construction by Lindesay Construction. Completed in 2025, the house exemplifies sustainable architecture using local materials.
Key facts
- Roberts Gray Architects designed a 370 m² house in Te Arai, New Zealand.
- The house consists of two rammed earth pavilions emerging from dunes.
- Pavilions are offset in plan and section for sun and views.
- Each pavilion has a patio creating distinct atmospheres.
- Project curated by Miwa Negoro.
- Interiors by Roberts Gray Architects.
- Landscaping by Jared Lockhart Design.
- Construction by Lindesay Construction.
- Completed in 2025.
Entities
Artists
- Miwa Negoro
- Roberts Gray Architects
Institutions
- Roberts Gray Architects
- Jared Lockhart Design
- Lindesay Construction
Locations
- Te Arai
- New Zealand