Sandspit | Julian Guthrie Architecture | ArchiPro

Arriving into the small beach community of Algies Bay, just east of Warkworth, you are immediately struck by the broad expanse of blue-green sea, the easy sweep of the gentle cove and the many small fishing and leisure boats bobbing in the calm waters. It’s not difficult to see how the idyllic location enticed an Auckland couple who were living in Cockle Bay, Howick, to buy a premium site directly facing the water. With the idea of building a holiday residence that had the potential to become a permanent h