Forest
It was decided that no trees would be removed from the site, therefore the building occupies a compact platform.
The open living spaces were placed on the south side of the house to take advantage of the forest + the privacy and meditative qualities that the forest offers.
A skylight was incised through the house to bring light into these southern spaces. Three Totaras are used as a filter on the glazed north elevation.
The upper level ceilings are white + structured analogous to the limbs of trees. The lower ceilings are black battens to form regressive bedroom spaces.
Suspended concrete floors with a tracery of steel floor beams + exposed circular columns provide honest materials.
A sustainable solution to a natural environment.
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mdl architects are an Auckland based firm of architects with more than 30 years of experience in New Zealand + Japan.
Our intention is to produce well considered buildings that engage with culture + landscape + express a humanistic approach to built environment.
The practice has a belief that commitment to design + sound project management will satisfy the needs of its clients.
We have a strong focus on an enjoyable + close working relationship with clients.
There is an inherent understanding of the importance of the client’s brief + the budget + the practicality of the design.
Innovation + invention remain a practice interest.
Enthusiasm is a fundamental part of the working environment.
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