Precedents for spaces

Cheshire Architects - Pilkingtons

Judges' Comments

A cottage garden in an urban jungle. Highly crafted, botanical, intricate, this project is simply very pretty. Materials and techniques are explored with sensitivity. Every detail is considered; achieving a poise between the feminine and masculine.

http://bestawards.co.nz/entries/spatial/pilkingtons/

Plants! Everybody likes plants. It's like a beautiful big comfortable glass house. Feels like outdoors but it's inside - maybe there could be glass walls so that the view isn't obstructed and it feels outdoorsy but can be used throughout the year - probably more of a compelling argument for the cost that it'd require to put something like this in place.

Hand-crafted, natural textures - natural spaces are good for the health of people - would this kind of natural texture be good too? Or maybe just wood - natural, sustainable resource.

Tennent + Brown Architects - Aro Ha Wellness Retreat

Judges' Comments

The stunning setting takes nothing away from this beautifully conceived, exquisitely detailed project. Every corner of every space evokes a sense of tranquility and wellbeing – the very reason for its existence.

http://bestawards.co.nz/entries/spatial/aro-h-wellness-retreat/

Panelled, translucent sections could break up the space or create shelter - easily replaced/fixed if one gets broken. Maybe there are materials made out of recycled milk bottles or something that would work. Or maybe something like this could be a kind of roof? 

More plants! Gardening is good for the soul (and peoples' mental health and reducing stress). Maybe a little garden oasis-type area would be good to transform the introvert from stressed to calm. Maybe keeping up or getting involved in the garden? Growing herbs? Flowers? I think shelter would be a necessity to make those things possible. Maybe a club could be responsible for the upkeep of the garden.

New Zealand is so beautiful!! How could we maximise the views from our spaces? Make the direction towards them somehow? Maybe games, activities that require more visual attention could be on the side closest to the road and calmer activities could enjoy the view more.