Runaway Lodge
Tara Iti
Mangawhai, New Zealand
Residential New Build
Completion 2025
Our client approached us to look at options for a small self-contained space for overflow visitor accommodation, adjacent to their existing home at Tara Iti.
The existing home has a cluster for separate ‘pod’ bedrooms attached to a main structure, and early on we suggested a similar approach for the new building. It was designed in two parts to appear as though a couple of the building’s original pods had simply moved away.
Our client loved the idea of ‘Runaway Lodge’ as a name, and that stuck.
"It's perfect, and has the same feeling of calm that exists inside the main house."
The main thing we were looking for was a guest house that was a ‘reflection’ of the main house and didn’t upset the balance of the property.
We needed more space to allow for all the guests who are hearing about the magic of New Zealand !!!
Abri were very creative and suggested a concept that was more in keeping with the actual house design. Very easy to work with and lots of discussion about ideas coming from both directions. Very enjoyable process with a fantastic outcome!
It’s perfect, and has the same feeling of calm that exists inside the main house.
All of our guests absolutely LOVE it and say they could live there. Many just don’t want to leave!
– Client
