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Seeking Shelter — A beach house on Waiheke Island quietly slips from view.

Simplicity is an art form. Making something appear effortless, when the opposite is closer to the truth, takes much more than a sleight of hand.

This weekender by John Irving on Waiheke Island is recessive and quiet on its site – quite a feat given its public nature, with the beach to the north and a public walkway to the west. The design gives the owners exactly what they asked for – privacy and views – without

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