Embracing the elements: an enduring home designed to engage with its arresting landscape

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05 March 2024

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Tapuae shimmering in all its glory - image by Jason Mann Photography
A lush, established garden welcomes you up the path and invites you to press through the oversized front door of this recently established home. Rich black joinery frames a floor-to-ceiling pane, offering a direct sightline through an internal courtyard to extraordinary views beyond. Tapuae is a unique residence designed to harmonise seamlessly with its environment.
The dramatic floor to ceiling entrance door
The entranceway winds through a lush garden
The darker interior walls of the seaward wing reduce glare from the sea
Light walls on the southern side brighten the wing
Sculptural screens work continue the timber design lines
The sliding screens provide protection, without eliminating the view
Sunlight streams in across the wraparound deck
The pool offers a cool retreat in the courtyard
A dedicated outdoor cooking area welcomes guests in the courtyard
The perfect location for a sunset stroll
Sunset at Tapuae
An aerial view reflects how lightly Tapuae sits within the landscape