Between Peaks by MAS Architecture

Between Peaks

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Set within the expansive landscape of the Wakatipu Basin, this home responds to its alpine setting with a composed, low-slung form that sits quietly within the site. Rather than adopting the typical gabled language of the area, the design introduces a series of intersecting volumes that frame views while maintaining a restrained architectural presence. An H-shaped plan organises the home around sheltered outdoor spaces, balancing private retreat with open living areas oriented toward Coronet Peak and the Remarkables. A layered palette of aluminium cladding, plastered panels and honed stone veneer adds depth and texture. The project was recognised as a National Finalist in the Resene Colour in Design Awards 2022 celebrating the careful integration of material, form and landscape.

Set within the expansive landscape of the Wakatipu Basin, this home responds to its alpine setting with a composed, low-slung form that sits quietly within the site. Read more

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queenstown wakatipu basin alpine house single-storey home contemporary architecture

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MAS Architecture
Carla Mitchell Photography

Beyond the traditional alpine gable

Set within the expansive landscape of the Wakatipu Basin, this home responds to its alpine setting with a composed, low-slung form that sits quietly within the site.

Rather than adopting the typical gabled language of the area, the design introduces a series of intersecting volumes that frame views while maintaining a restrained architectural presence. An H-shaped plan organises the home around sheltered outdoor spaces, balancing private retreat with open living areas oriented toward Coronet Peak and the Remarkables. A layered palette of aluminium cladding, plastered panels and honed stone veneer adds depth and texture.

The project was recognised as a National Finalist in the Resene Colour in Design Awards 2022 celebrating the careful integration of material, form and landscape.

Building style: Contemporary

0h 2m

Awards

2022

Colour in Design Awards 2022 - National Finalist

Resene

2022

AwardColour in Design Awards 2022 - National Finalist

OrganisationResene

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“We had Matt Anderson-Stewart of MAS Architecture design our home in Otatara. Throughout the entire design process, we found Matt to be extremely professional, efficient and responsive. Matt was very meticulous in his planning and worked to our brief whilst enhancing our vision for what we wanted. Matt would always listen to our ideas, research the materials and advise on what options were best suited. Our site came with a few challenges, of which Matt would engage in further research and was extremely co-operative with liaising with local council. Matt designed our home that is not only great to live in, but aesthetically pleasing with a creative edge. As a result of Matt’s architectural touch, along with our builder, we have a home which we are absolutely thrilled with and adore! We would recommend Matt to anyone looking to foresee an architectural project and would definitely use him again if we embarked on another project.”

Tracey & Joe McDowall