Buchanan House Wanaka.

ArchiPro Project Summary - A thoughtfully designed residence in Wanaka, featuring a non-rectangular form that harmonizes with the landscape, comprising a main living space and two bedroom wings, all while respecting the natural contours and rocky outcrops of its stunning South Island surroundings.

Title:: Buchanan Rise House, Wanaka
Architect:: Condon Scott Architects
Category:: Residential/New Builds
Photographers:: Condon Scott Architects

On its chosen site, the house follows the contours along the toe of the hill. The axes that generate the plan begin in the landscape, flow through the house becoming corridors through the building and re-emerge as views into the landscape. The plan form of the house is respectful of its immediate surroundings, particularly the rocky outcrop to the rear of the building, changing direction to avoid conflict with this naturally occurring feature. This change in direction breaks the plan into three separate entities consisting of a main living space, with two attached bedroom wings. The building form is deliberately non-rectangular to lessen the contrast to the glacial scraped backdrop on the hill behind.

Location: Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand
Project Architect: Barry Condon
Structural Engineer: Spiire NZ (formerly DWK)
Builder: Tony Quirk Builders Ltd
Area: 440m2

Photographs:
Simon Larkin (Images 1 - 9), Mickey Ross (Images 10 - 12)

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Condon Scott Architects. Condon Scott Architects Ltd is an award winning NZIA registered practice based in Wānaka, New Zealand. Our innovative and experienced team collaborate on projects from conception to completion, from design to project management, contract administration and a full interior design service. Our studio focuses on creating bespoke, high-end residential homes, including new builds, renovations and alterations. Proud members of our community, we have been involved in a range of commercial architecture projects for public and tourism sectors in our local area. Our projects are predominantly located in the wider Queenstown Lakes region, Central Otago and Mackenzie Country. We are adept at implementing the design process from afar, as many of our clients are located out of town or internationally.