This beautiful, unusual studio, is part of the Quarry Arts Centre in Whangarei, Te Tai Tokerau, Northland, Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Built by Yvonne Rust and a community of hippies in the 1980s from recycled materials, the studio and it’s associated buildings are an excellent example of Vernacular Architecture. The scallop-shaped roof is formed from a number of load bearing timbers (recycled telephone poles) that radiate from a central point. A layer of burlap cloth was then laid over these, drooping in between, forming the distinctive curves. Concrete was then poured over the burlap form.

The studio has a number of unusual features, but it is comfortable, watertight and insulated. It has a mezzanine floor for storage or catnaps. No running water, but facilities are available next door. Power and Wifi provided.

The shape of the studio creates an amazing acoustic space that would be of interest to anyone who enjoys music and sound. Other studios are close by, so loud noise does need to be negotiated with them. Generally speaking, you can make as much noise as you like in the evenings, as the quarry has no residential housing close by.

As a centre for ceramics in the region, the Quarry provides excellent facilities including, electric, gas and wood-fired kilns. More details on the Quarry Arts Centre web site.

Also on site is the Te Kowhai Print Trust, featuring a workshop for lithography, screenprinting and a range of other print processes.

The Quarry is still very much a community-based organisation and the use of the facilities will likely involve collaboration with other resident artists, and people who are responsible for the different areas of operation.

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