Te Arai Coastal Residence, Auckland
Situated on the upper east coast of the North Island, this contemporary styled flat-roof home seamlessly blends into the white sandy dunes of the surrounding landscape.
Project Details
Location
Te Arai, Auckland, New Zealand
Architect
Bureaux Architects
Completed
2024
Products installed:
- Schüco ASE 67 PD (thermally insulated sliding system)
- Schüco ASS 39 SC (lightweight thermally insulated sliding system with narrow face width installed in the shower)
- Schüco AWS/ADS 65 (thermally insulated window and door systems)
- Schüco AWS 60.HI (highly thermally insulated Tilt & Turn window system)
Minimalist sliding door solutions
The open-plan living, kitchen, and dining area features Schüco’s Panorama sliding systems, designed for seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The ASE 67 PD system enhances natural light with its ultra-slim 31mm interlocking mullion, while sleek perimeter detailing minimizes visible joinery. An in-wall track design allows the dining sliders to be concealed entirely into the structure, opening up the sophisticated dining space to the sweeping coastal views.
New generation concealed Mechatronic Fittings
The guest bedrooms open onto the external deck via thermally insulated Schüco window and door systems, installed by Thermosash. Each bedroom features Schüco’s SimplySmart TipTronic technology, seamlessly integrated into the bottom-hung operable sashes. With concealed fittings and automation linked to the building’s security system, the sashes operate quietly at the touch of a switch. Designed for the unpredictability of coastal conditions, this intelligent system offers enhanced control and confidence in managing ventilation.
