1132 Abel Tasman, Ligar Bay, Abel Tasman

Ligar Bay Bach

With views that are the envy of the world, this bach strives to capture them in their purity, and share them with a select few tourists and family.

The area is particularly sensitive,  with a long history of Maori settlement, and Abel Janszoon Tasman first sighting the area in 1642 - we have needed to be very careful with how we integrate into the landscape.

This has been designed as a lookout, reflecting and blending with the surrounding environment throught weathered timber and glass, looking out over the bay.

The brief called for a "modern jungle treehouse", and this aesthetic has utilised a lot of timber, contrasting with raw concrete and accents of metal.

With the ability to be a family bach, and a rentable holiday home, flexibility is important, and specifically catered for.  The owners have a separated pavilion suite at the top of the site, giving them privacy and seclusion if the home is being used by guests.