TAWA Architecture is an established design and interiors practice based in Cambridge, New Zealand, delivering exceptional bespoke design. TAWA have a strong appreciation and extensive expertise in Passive House and high-performance architecture with a focus on quality design and craftsmanship. We love to design homes that befit the essence of its unique New Zealand rural or coastal landscape.

WAIKATO. TAURANGA.   BAY OF PLENTY. CAMBRIDGE. RAGLAN. ROTORUA.

 
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KARAPIRO HOUSE - LAKE KARAPIRO, WAIKATO

 

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TAWA Architecture undertake to provide creative, enduring architectural design with a focus on creating high-performance homes which reflect the unique requirements of each client, brief and landscape. We have a strong appreciation and respect for the environment and sustainability practices.

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“Brooke is very experienced and this shone through many times during our project. Our experience felt like a partnership. The whole team was a pleasure to deal with.”

— M. YEARSLEY, THE RIVER HOUSE

 
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lake KARAPIRO HOUSE - LAKE KARAPIRO, WAIKATO

 
 

Passive House Design and Certification /

We not only strive to create exceptional enduring design we also go to great lengths to ensure that the homes we create are healthy, sustainable and energy efficient. We are certified Passive House designers and designed and built the first Passive House in the Waikato 9 years ago and the second Passive House ever built in New Zealand. Find our more about our Passive House certification and process…

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Residential

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Passive

Passive House Design

High-Performance Homes

Sustainable Architecture

Interiors

Kitchen

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Renovations /

Our homes are more important than ever as the world is learning to adapt in these changes times and we are passionate about transforming existing homes into functional and beautiful spaces through thoughtful and considered alteration and restoration.

Does your home have the indoor/outdoor flow that you’re looking for? Perhaps storage or spacial planning is something you are needing to improve on? Or to re-think or re-imagine how your home can work better for your changes needs as a family? Perhaps a home office or studio is something that is a priority?

We will help you unlock those tricky areas of your home which may not be working as well as you’d like so that they flow and become great spaces to be in and enjoy.

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lake KARAPIRO HOUSE amoung the vines - LAKE KARAPIRO, WAIKATO

 

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If you have an exciting new project or renovation on the horizon we would love to hear from you. We offer a free onsite consultation throughout the Waikato and Bay of Plenty.

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“Brooke was responsive throughout the entire project and we still enjoy his input to how we structure the Vineyard and Gardens, creating spaces in sympathy to the house though also as an extension to the house. We truly enjoy our house or "Lake House", as it creates a sense that we are on holiday every day of our lives.”

- nick Dromgool - lake karapiro HOUSE