This Architecturally-Designed Lifeguard Tower On Piha Beach Embodies A True Spirit Of Place

Te Pae by Crosson Architects is the winner of the 2023 John Scott Award for Public Architecture.
This Named Award represents Aotearoa New Zealand's highest tier of architectural achievement. Find out more: www.nzia.co.nz/awards/named-a...
The jury citation notes:
"Sometimes functional and pragmatic buildings can elicit a business-as-usual architectural response. This is anything but. Much of the materials and labour were gifted by the locals, reflecting a generosity of spirit in a small community. Te Pae, as it catches the light following the path of the sun and becomes a brooding presence at night, now stands as a guardian embodying a true spirit of place."
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