阿瓦娜之家位于新西兰奥克兰海岸外的大堡礁岛。该岛实际上是一个相当的农村，其主要部分是保护公园。这使得一些居民采用离网的生活方式和设置，最终影响了他们的建筑环境。Herbst建筑事务所多年来在岛上设计了多个住宅，使他们成为管理遥远的、有时是恶劣的环境的专家，同时突出了环境的美丽和资产。
The Awana house is located on the Great Barrier island off the coast of Auckland, New Zealand. The island is actually quite rural with its major part being conservation parks. This engages some residents to adopt off-the-grid living means and setups that end up influencing their built setting. Herbst Architects have designed multiple residences on the island through the years, making them experts at managing the distant and at times harsh environment all while highlighting the contextual beauty and assets.
因此，建筑师们很好地理解了给定的场地，并实施了一些设计方案，如根据倾斜的地形管理单层住宅的方向和组成。这转化为两个长方形的体量，以应对场地的交替水平。起居室面向海滩，而木质结构的卧室则连接到遥远的私人后方。T型的构图也使一些遮蔽的私人外部空间成为公共生活区的延伸。
The architects were therefore apt at understanding the given site and implemented design solutions such as managing the single-story residence’s orientation and composition, subject to the sloping terrain. This translated into the two rectangular volumes that respond to alternating levels of the site. The living box faces the beach, while the timber-framed bedroom connects towards the distant private back. The T-shaped composition also enables the creation of some sheltered and private exterior spaces as extensions of the common living zones
另一个相关的设计实施是外墙层，它为位于公共海滩沙丘周围的高端家庭住宅提供了保护，并增加了隐私程度。木板百叶窗成为房子的主要区别和大胆的设计元素。
Another relevant design implementation is the facade layers that offer protection from the elements and an added level of privacy to the high-end family dwelling, which is located around the dunes of the public beach. The wooden paneled shutters become the main distinguishable and bold design elements of the house.
由此产生的设置既实用又平衡，为居民提供了宁静和安全。这是通过通风流、考虑自然光的方向、以及选择温暖的当地木材和纹理混凝土来实现的。回归自然促使了节能、离网而优雅的建筑。
The resulting setup is as functional as it is balanced, offering serenity and safety to the inhabitants. This is achieved through the ventilation flow, considered natural light orientations, and the choice of warm local wood and textured concrete. Going back to nature prompted energy-efficient, off-the-grid yet elegant architecture.
Architects : Herbst Architects
Area : 3400 ft²
Year : 2020
Photographs :Jackie Meiring
Manufacturers : Bisazza, DRYDEN, Viking Range, pro clima, Colorcote
Structural Engineering : Sullivan Hall
Landscape : Second Nature
Contractor : Great Barrier Building Company
Design Architect : Lance Herbst
Co Design Architect : Nicola Herbst
Assistant Architect : Jimmy Gray
Interior Design : Simone Crowe
Cabinetry : Wim de Bruin
Architects : Herbst Architects
Country : New Zealand