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The Whangapoua Is the Tiny Beach House You’ve Been Dreaming Of

Published: Feb 14, 2018 · Modified: Aug 9, 2020 by itiny · This post may contain affiliate links ·

On this site I feature a lot of tiny houses which I think are beautiful, but now and again I come across one which is as unusual as it is clever. One such house is the Whangapoua designed by Crosson Architects.

The Whangapoua Is the Tiny Beach House You’ve Been Dreaming Of

The house is located at Coromandel beach. Because this area is subject to erosion, only removable structures can be built here. Crosson Architects took that idea and ran with it, coming up with a unique and unexpected solution—they put the house on two wooden sleds. That way it can be pushed inland if necessary.

The Whangapoua Is the Tiny Beach House You’ve Been Dreaming Of

You probably were wondering where all the windows were, right? The siding can be unfolded in places to reveal them or conceal them as needed. That way occupants can enjoy views of the beach when they want to, but if harsh weather comes, they can close the windows off to shield them and also protect their privacy.

The Whangapoua Is the Tiny Beach House You’ve Been Dreaming Of
When all the shutters are open, this house features plenty of windows, and unites the indoors with the outdoors, making the most of the beach surroundings.

The Whangapoua Is the Tiny Beach House You’ve Been Dreaming Of

The Whangapoua Is the Tiny Beach House You’ve Been Dreaming Of

From this angle, you can see that the house isn’t really “tiny,” though it is on the small side. It has a great deal of vertical space.

One wall can actually be opened wide.

The Whangapoua Is the Tiny Beach House You’ve Been Dreaming Of

Here’s the interior:

The Whangapoua Is the Tiny Beach House You’ve Been Dreaming Of

And the view looking down from above:

The Whangapoua Is the Tiny Beach House You’ve Been Dreaming Of

The kitchen is pretty tiny, but has a lot of storage space.

The Whangapoua Is the Tiny Beach House You’ve Been Dreaming Of

The Whangapoua Is the Tiny Beach House You’ve Been Dreaming Of

The house looks particularly breathtaking after dark. This view also does well emphasizing how open the structure is.

The Whangapoua Is the Tiny Beach House You’ve Been Dreaming Of

You can learn more about the Whangapoua on Crosson’s website. While you are there, look at the rest of the company’s portfolio; it is amazing!

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