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Bridal Veil Falls viewing platform, Raglan

The Bridal Veil Falls Viewing platform is located in Raglan, Waikato.

The Department of Conservation wanted a new shelter from which to view the falls.

This project is noteworthy because not only does it suit its location perfectly, it was a design challenge due to that location. Materials had to be brought to the site, and as it is Conservation land, care was required to ensure that a minimum of disruption to the site.

It provides an opportunity to appreciate the Falls while reflecting the beauty of the site.

This project won a 2009 NZIA award for MSM Architects.

  • The Bridal Veil Falls project won a 2009 NZIA local award for small architecture.
  • Bridal Veil Falls: This shelter’s sculptural form echoes the natural landforms around it and provides a creative response to a unique design challenge.
  • Bridal Veil Falls: The finished structure helps to promote greater public accessibility to the reserve not only for viewing enjoyment but for environmental awareness and education.
  • The design brief from the Department of Conservation was for a new shelter from which to view Bridal Veil Falls near Raglan.
  • Bridal Veil Falls: Clever use of heavy and light supporting struts adds to the impression that the shelter is suspended above the ground, creating an intimate, ethereal presence.