Seeking Shelter — A beach house on Waiheke Island quietly slips from view.
Dec 01, 2019
3 minutes
Text —
Jo Bates
Photography —
Simon Wilson
Simplicity is an art form. Making something appear effortless, when the opposite is closer to the truth, takes much more than a sleight of hand.
This weekender by John Irving on Waiheke Island is recessive and quiet on its site – quite a feat given its public nature, with the beach to the north and a public walkway to the west. The design gives the owners exactly what they asked for – privacy and views – without
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