Themes: Contained Shadow

‘Contained shadow’ is a description, coined by Lynda Simmons, for the darkness held between roof layers and within wall reveals. This has been a theme in her design, drawing and research work since student days.

 1 Van Campfort House alteration, Mahurangi, 2003.

 2 Van Campfort House alteration, Mahurangi, 2003.

 3 Webber House, Takapuna, Auckland. 1989. (Neil Simmons Architects). Library wall detail. 

4 Webber House, 1989   (Neil Simmons Architects). Window reveal detail.

 

5 Lush House, Birkenhead, Auckland. 2008.
Kitchen storage wall detail.