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The muted grey Euro tray profile of the exterior blends seamlessly with the subdued hues of the external courtyard.
The bright white front elevation provides privacy from the street, with internal blinds on the windows.
The street frontage blends into the natural environment and references the snowy peaks of the nearby Remarkables mountain range.
The glazing on the white section of the home is framed with protruding box frames that almost look as if they are floating.
The entry is humble in scale and recessed into the house for privacy.
Above the white plinth-like front elevation you can see the solar panels carefully orientated to the sun.
The recessed joinery in the back section of the home has a scultpture-like cutout quality.
The sheltered extenal courtyard has an almost Mediterranean feel, with pale shingle and copper boxed planters.
The intersection between the white and grey parts of the house is seamless and throws interesting shadows across the building.
The artist's studio has direct access to an exterior courtyard space.
The jaw-dropping Remarkables mountain range seen from the site.
An outdoor fireplace completes the cosy alpine setting.
The street frontage shows the rooflines of the back of the house imitating the mountains in the background.
Jane's studio features a high slot window that allows in ample light, but means privacy is retained.
The kitchen hides a scullery behind it, removing clutter from the open-plan kitchen/dining space.
A peak of the studio is seen from the hallway.
The hallway, and living spaces wrap around the courtyard and the ample glazing lets light into the internal spaces.
The bold, dark kitchen features cabinetry that looks like furniture placed into the space.
From the scullery, a view out to the kitchen and living spaces.
Artwork from New Zealand artists is featured prominently throughout the home.
A slot window that runs along the kitchen wall at head height, captures The Remarkables perfectly.
The pale floors and white walls of the interior provide the perfect backdrop for tasteful furniture and art.
Windows are placed as artfully as paintings throughout the home and capture stunning picturesque views.
The Remarkables, captured from the site.
A skylight is cut into the centre of the studio ceiling so that the space is lit perfectly for painting.
A display spot for family heirlooms was created bespoke for the space.
Jane painting in her studio, with her daughter working alongside.
A glimpse of the hallway.
Jane's daughter sitting at the kitchen table, with the stunning views in the backdrop.

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Team Green Architects was established in 2013 by Sian Taylor and Mark Read, with the purpose of offering New Zealander's a better solution when it comes to designing buildings. Based in Queenstown, we’re lucky enough to be able to design buildings in some of the most beautiful locations you can imagine.  

In five years our dedicated team has grown, and is committed to creating, energy efficient and beautiful buildings. 

Team is an important part of what makes Team Green Architects. When you choose to engage Team Green Architects, you become part of the team. Your thoughts and ideas are a vital part of the process. In addition to the inhouse team, Team Green Architects has an external team of consultants, contractors and suppliers whose knowledge and experience is valued throughout the process. The sum of all these team members is helping us to reach our vision "to set a new standard and fundamentally change the way buildings are designed and constructed in New Zealand."

We want to change expectations of how people live in New Zealand. We also want to change expectations of how we as a country design and construct buildings. With Team Green we make sure every project makes a difference to the quality of life for our clients and to the world around us.  Our promise from day one is to work closely with you to ensure your brief and your dreams are fully understood. We make sure we get to know what is really important to you. We will join you on your journey, and together enjoy creating something exceptional.

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