Karitane Crib wins!

Awards: 2022 NZIA Southern Architecture Award - Housing

Jury's comment: This new iteration of a well-loved beachside crib provides space for all the family - comfortably sleeping up to 14 in a small footprint. The architects have taken the idea of outdoor living to a new level, with the central kitchen and dining zone created as a malleable extension to the deck spaces on either side. Delightful design details in the form of lighting and colour elements give this home its own personality. Clever use of space sees bedrooms transformed into living rooms, and window seats used as both beds and indoor/outdoor seating, resulting in a dynamic and family-focused holiday home.