By Gel Architects
This family home in Coatesville is nestled in a valley and designed to take full advantage of the northwest views. The clients wanted a large country home designed that would appeal to a wide range of people and potential buyers. Solid precast concrete walls were used - as this is what the client was familiar with, being a commercial builder.
The house is spread out in wings which relate to their functions, creating courtyards and different outdoor areas. Gable room forms allow for the creation of dynamic and impressive interior spaces. Lightweight timber elements offset the solidity of the precast walls.
The house gives the luxurious feeling that you are on holiday.
Project Team: Graeme Wrack, Tim Daniel
At Gel Architects we are committed to excellence in every aspect of our work. We design unique, site-specific, creative solutions and produce innovative, buildable and cost-effective results.
We love architecture, and we understand that careful design can help shape the fabric of our communities for the better. We design homes and workplaces that are beautiful to look at, practical to build, and a joy to live and work in.
We are new home, urban regeneration and masterplanning specialists. Sustainability is in the DNA of all our projects, with considerations such as efficient land use, using locally-sourced products, optimising solar access and reducing waste at the forefront of our thinking.
Gel Architects are an NZIA (New Zealand Institute of Architects) registered practice.