Inside a clifftop home perched high above the ocean in New Zealand, Te Whau by Herbst Architects offers a deeply considered response to coastal living, where architecture heightens the rituals of retreat, gathering and connection to place. Located on Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf, a ferry ride from downtown Auckland, the home sits within a landscape known for its natural beauty. Designed as a beach house, or bach, the residence reflects the clients’ desire for a weekend escape that sits