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The inclusion of triple-glazed, thermally broken aluminium joinery—with exceptionally high insulation values—has made possible the creation of a house that appears fully open to the environment and is, at the same time, a warm and comfortable home.
The mix of materials creates a contemporary feel for this Wanaka holiday home and also provides a high level of privacy from the street.
Once through the front door the view is immediately revealed thanks to the floor-to-ceiling glazing that predominates the western facade.
The kitchen, scullery, dining and living areas are located at the centre of the home with direct, seamless connection to the large outdoor room.
In the kitchen, dark-stained timber cabinetry and floorboards are paired with solid granite benchtops and earthy paint tones to create a warm and comfortable interior that also reflects the strength of the Otago countryside.
The master ensuite enjoys direct access to a private courtyard garden with views towards Roys Peak, which can be enjoyed from the bathtub.
The house has been designed to allow the family to make the most of their holiday time with a large, covered outdoor room, lap pool and spa and a level lawn, created by retaining the site's natural slope.
Custom Corten panels have been used to create a fence that not only provides privacy but will also continue to patina over time adding an element of permanency and immutability.
An extension of the main living areas, the outdoor room features a dining area, living area with fireplace and a built-in barbeque for those long summer evenings.
Concealed within the joinery structure, motorised blinds can be raised or lowered at the touch of a button to enclose the space and protect the occupants from the sun or wind as required.
At night, the space truly comes into its own as a place where the family can relax together in an intimate setting or use the entire space for larger gatherings.
The large, stone-clad chimney elements extend up from the ground and serve to visually anchor the delicate glass facade, as well as further referencing the link to the Otago landscape.
Located in the upper zone, the main bedroom has access to a small deck, which in turns leads onto the pool deck, ideal for early morning laps in the pool.

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