Frans Kamermans
Kamermans & Co Architects Limited

Frans Kamermans is the principal of the Kamermans & Co Architects Ltd, based in Auckland.  He trained and obtained his masters degree at the Technical University in Delft, The Netherlands, in 1977; and is a New Zealand registered architect, as well as a member of the NZIA.

Frans immigrated to New Zealand in 1979, and has worked as a full-time architect for more than 30 years, including the last 25 years in his own private practice.

His work has been predominantly up-market residential, as well as commercial and healthcare projects. Low energy use and high natural comfort have always been priorities for his practice.  His work is regularly published in leading architectural magazines. Frans worked with services and thermal engineer Craig Schipper, who contributed to sustainability and thermal engineering advice on his competition entry.

Design

Floorplan

Judges' comments

Frans Kamermans’ clever modular plan and stylish and contemporary exterior will appeal to many people.

The plan will adapt to many sites in orientation and layout and can grow as needs arise. The judges felt that while the design would be suitable for many parts of New Zealand, the butterfly roof and internal box gutters would create some challenges for areas prone to high rainfall, hail and snow.