Herbst Architects convert two prefabs into a modern bach design. Text by Claire McCall from her book ‘Green Modern’ At first, when architects Lance and Nicky Herbst were shown the two small portable buildings their client had bought on a whim on the Trade Me website, their hearts sank. In front of them stood a pair […]

Prefabrication in factory-controlled conditions is gaining traction against traditional onsite building, particularly in New Zealand’s wet winters. This process has advantages in terms of speed, quality and cost. The Studio 19 Bach in Coromandel New Zealand was a collaborative project consisting of Dave Strachan and Marshall Cook in conjunction with 16 third year Unitec architecture students, […]