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Patchwork Architecture Designs Camping House in Abel Tasman National Park

architecture-design · 2026-08-19

New Zealand architecture firm Patchwork Architecture has revealed a house for camping on the edge of Abel Tasman National Park, a short distance from one of the country's most celebrated coastlines. Designed by project architect Rory Wilson-Cartwright of SUPER OFFICE, the dwelling sits within a regenerating forest of beech and podocarps, surrounded by mature kānuka trees. Structural work was carried out by Spencer Holmes, while Lovelock Carpentry and Building Ltd served as the builder. The project, categorized under 'Houses,' is dated 2025. The description was curated by Miwa Negoro.

Key facts

  • Project year: 2025
  • Architects: Patchwork Architecture
  • Project architect: Rory Wilson-Cartwright (SUPER OFFICE)
  • Structural engineer: Spencer Holmes
  • Builder: Lovelock Carpentry and Building Ltd
  • Location: Edge of Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
  • Setting: regenerating beech and podocarp forest with mature kānuka trees
  • Category: Houses

Entities

Artists

  • Rory Wilson-Cartwright
  • Spencer Holmes
  • Miwa Negoro

Institutions

  • Patchwork Architecture
  • SUPER OFFICE
  • Lovelock Carpentry and Building Ltd

Locations

  • Abel Tasman National Park
  • New Zealand

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