Ferry Hill House
By Ben Hudson Architects
The home is located on the lower slopes of Ferry Hill on an elevated terrace overlooking Coronet Peak and the dramatic Shotover Gorge.
The proposed dwelling has been designed in a simple, uncomplicated style comprised of three building forms connected by courtyards. Responding to the existing contours of the site, the building is predominantly single storey, arranged along the existing upper terrace, with monopitch roof forms echoing the slope of the site. Careful design minimises modification of the existing topography and integrates the home with the existing landform.
A restrained, natural palette of materials is proposed, with dark, natural tones for the roof and cladding, characteristic of the local area. Consideration has been given to the modulation and variation of the facades, with a mix of metal and timber claddings combined with natural board-finished concrete elements. Careful attention has been paid to proportion and roof pitch, so that the whole reads as a simple, uncluttered architectural form that is in keeping with its surroundings.
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We want to make the process of building a home easy for clients.
Prior to the founding of Ben Hudson Architects, Ben Hudson and John Mathieson met whilst working at Warren and Mahoney, where a shared interest was realised in producing bespoke, imaginative architecture that is well constructed and sits comfortably in it’s surrounding.
We believe successful projects require good communication and earned trust between clients, architects, consultants and builders. Our approach is friendly and personable, whilst our work demonstrates sensitivity and subtlety in design.
A core strength of the practice is our past experience and combined knowledge and skills that allow us to bring a broader perspective to the conversation. Ben and John work together on all stages of our projects; a collaborative approach that brings dual sensibilities to each design, ensuring that the quality of detail is maintained in the final build.
Our goal is to pursue architecture that marries innovative and exciting design with a keen awareness of context and environmental responsibility. Our architecture is not about pre-determined style or fashion, we seek to produce enduring livable architecture capable of inspiration and delight. Put simply, we aim to create places and spaces that people love.
Core strength is our past experience and the combined knowledge and skills of the team. Ben and John will work together on all design stages of our projects; a collaborative approach that brings dual sensibilities to each design.
We believe successful projects require good communication and earned trust between clients, architects, consultants and builders. Our work demonstrates sensitivity and subtlety in design, whilst ensuring that the quality of detail is maintained in project realisation.
We employ the latest 3D software to stay at the forefront of architectural technology in design – our set up is mobile, allowing us to bring the ‘studio’ to the site or your home.
We maintain a focus on residential and small scale commercial architecture, offering a full scope of NZIA architectural services including;
- Site selection and feasibility studies
- Concept design and resource consents
- Advice on procurement methods
- Developed design and detailed design/ construction documentation
- Tendering and contractor negotiation services
- Contact observation and administration/ client representation services