Sustainability drives every choice: locally sourced radiata pine timber, charred wood cladding, and galvanized corrugated roofing provide durability with minimal ecological impact. A pier-and-column foundation touches the land lightly, preserving native ecosystems while ensuring ease of construction. On the south wall, operable translucent panels—facing the indirect light unique to the southern hemisphere—open and close like wings, blurring thresholds and deepening the dialogue between inside and out.
Both playful and contemplative, Birdhouse is a study in restraint, offering a model of architecture rooted in ecological respect, spiritual grounding, and renewal through simplicity.
Client: Competition Entry
Program: Retail
Area: 33 m² / 350 sf
Status: Shortlisted
Services: Architecture