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HOUSE 05 _ Rem(s) Coolhaas

Location

Year

2022

Shackleton Street,
New Brighton,
Christchurch

Category

Project Lead

Residential

Rem

This little home explores form, function, and material efficiency through a sculptural, purpose-built shelter. The structure is fabricated from folded, powder-coated aluminium plate, creating a robust yet lightweight envelope with a crisp, contemporary aesthetic.
The overall form is defined by a triangulated motif, generating both a water shedding function and structural clarity. This geometry is carefully manipulated to enable natural ventilation, allowing airflow through the enclosure while maintaining shelter and comfort.
Conceived as a small-scale architectural object, the project applies the same rigour, craft, and attention to detail as a full building — proving that good design has no minimum size

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ba+d studio barrett architecture + design

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