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.
Professionals used in Forest
More projects by mdl architects
About the
Professional
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.
- ArchiPro Member since2018
- Locations
- More information
Architects