Alpine Home Wanaka
By Ben Hudson Architects
The design for this Wanaka home embraces it’s relatively challenging, irregular-shaped site. By laying the circulation diagonally across the plan we were able to open up the spaces where needed, and squeeze down where not. A similar geometry was applied to the roofline, which tilts upwards to draw views and sunlight into the home. The home’s orientation on the site provides sheltered, private outdoor areas for a young family, in addition to the panoramic views.
With priority paid to health and comfort, key high-performance features and thoughtful detailing have been integrated into the design to minimise the future energy consumption of the occupants.
Aesthetics pay homage to the humble kiwi bach or crib. Building forms are bold, robust and uncompromisingly utilitarian yet warm and inviting within. Internally, modest plywood joinery enforces the emotional connection with the crib, where spaces welcome you to touch and inhabit them.
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We want to make the process of building a home easy for clients.
Prior to the founding of Ben Hudson Architects, Ben Hudson and John Mathieson met whilst working at Warren and Mahoney, where a shared interest was realised in producing bespoke, imaginative architecture that is well constructed and sits comfortably in it’s surrounding.
We believe successful projects require good communication and earned trust between clients, architects, consultants and builders. Our approach is friendly and personable, whilst our work demonstrates sensitivity and subtlety in design.
A core strength of the practice is our past experience and combined knowledge and skills that allow us to bring a broader perspective to the conversation. Ben and John work together on all stages of our projects; a collaborative approach that brings dual sensibilities to each design, ensuring that the quality of detail is maintained in the final build.
Our goal is to pursue architecture that marries innovative and exciting design with a keen awareness of context and environmental responsibility. Our architecture is not about pre-determined style or fashion, we seek to produce enduring livable architecture capable of inspiration and delight. Put simply, we aim to create places and spaces that people love.
Core strength is our past experience and the combined knowledge and skills of the team. Ben and John will work together on all design stages of our projects; a collaborative approach that brings dual sensibilities to each design.
We believe successful projects require good communication and earned trust between clients, architects, consultants and builders. Our work demonstrates sensitivity and subtlety in design, whilst ensuring that the quality of detail is maintained in project realisation.
We employ the latest 3D software to stay at the forefront of architectural technology in design – our set up is mobile, allowing us to bring the ‘studio’ to the site or your home.
We maintain a focus on residential and small scale commercial architecture, offering a full scope of NZIA architectural services including;
- Site selection and feasibility studies
- Concept design and resource consents
- Advice on procurement methods
- Developed design and detailed design/ construction documentation
- Tendering and contractor negotiation services
- Contact observation and administration/ client representation services