By Architects44
The three-zone design of this stunning home ensures that the connection to the rural environment and nearby hills is consistent and captivating – both from inside the house and from the enclosed courtyard. The roof pitch references the hills and the house sits easily and naturally on the land.
Built of cedar, and incorporating a passive solar design with double glazing, super insulated walls and ceilings, and concrete floor slabs, the home captures heat from the sun to create a stable all year-round internal temperature of 18°C.
We create spaces for people to be. We design buildings with courage, conviction and creativity. Architects 44 is an exuberant and dynamic architectural practice, with deep roots in Te Tairāwhiti. Our heritage goes back to the 1950s and we’re proud to have named our business for the physical space that our offices occupy, in a nod to our local heritage, to our place.
Our practice is the largest and most diverse architecture practice in Tairāwhiti. We build on our strong foundation to continuously develop and challenge ourselves.
Our team is experienced in delivering every type of project - from marae to monuments, from commercial buildings to churches, from rest homes to residential dwellings. We are well-equipped to deliver – from the largest commercial projects to the most intimate of residential renovations.
We offer a comprehensive service, delivering an end-result that addresses all the functional and technical requirements of the project, as well as addressing the real needs of the building – cultural and human.