Ron Pynenburg is responsible for designing more backcountry huts than anyone in recent history. He explains to Matthew Pike what makes a good hut and what the future may hold If you’re a seasoned tramper, you’ve probably seen more of Ron Pynenburg’s huts than he has. The Christchurch-based architect has, in many ways, created the […]
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