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Masterspec Specified: Award Winning Ligar Bay Bach by Young Architects

26 Sep 2024


The Ligar Bay Bach, designed by Young Architects under the leadership of Greg Young, is a stunning modern take on a jungle treehouse. This architectural marvel recently garnered several prestigious awards, including:

  • 2024 ADNZ/Resene Regional Design Awards: Winner in the New Home 150-300sqm category, Highly Commended for Home Interiors and the Resene Colour in Design Award.
  • 2024 ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards: Nomination in the Houses category.
  • 2024 Window & Glass Association NZ Awards: Winner in the Designing with Glass - Residential category.

The Ligar Bay Bach cleverly utilises its steep, historically significant location to create a series of interconnected pavilions offering breathtaking ocean views and a sense of privacy. Natural and raw materials like weathered cedar and concrete blend seamlessly with the surrounding environment, while expansive glazing maximises the connection to the outdoors.

This project exemplifies Young Architects' commitment to innovative design and meticulous detailing. Notably, they used Masterspec to create a comprehensive and customised specification for the Ligar Bay Bach, ensuring a smooth and successful build process.

Project details

Project Ligar Bay Bach
Location Ligar Bay
Designer Greg Young
Practice Young Architects
Photographer Jason Mann
Source Ligar Bay Bach
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Message from designer

"Masterspec was used for providing a detailed, fully customised, specification as part of our comprehensive project documentation for the Ligar Bay Bach, as it is for all of our projects."

- Greg Young Managing Director, Young Architects

 

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