Best small retirement housing design for Global Awards shortlisted
NEW YORK: The shortlist for the best small retirement housing design has been declared.
Over 250 designs have been considered by the awards secretariat. One of the finalists in this category is shown below.
Greystone Purepod Waipara is located on Greystone Vineyard, less than an hour north of Christchurch.
Frances Cook exposes every glorious detail of staying in a floor-to-ceiling glass cabin.
A walk through regenerating bush to reach your cabin sets the tone early; this is all about luxuriating in the natural splendour of the Waipara region, with its neat rows of vines, gently rolling hills, and crisp mountains. The glass eco-cabin then maximises this experience. The walls, ceiling, and even the floor is glass – although you can pull down blinds in the bathroom if you’re feeling a little exposed. Eat dinner while watching the sun set over the vines, or lie in bed and watch the stars, this spot is all about natural majesty.
The Global Award winner will be announced in December in London. (Globals)
