Mann House | Te Whare Hoiho, Bay of Islands
As 2008's House of the Year, this deceptively simple-looking house presented huge building challenges. It was built to be functional enough to lock up and leave for months, yet beautiful enough to be considered a sculpture. Features like double glazing, wool insulation and sustainable materials mean Te Whare Hoiho is also easy on the environment.
Photography by John Gollings
Project completion
31 May 2009
Architect
James Grosse
Engineer
PK Engineering