Grace James Road

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Grace James Road by Abela Architects 

Set high on the land with expansive rural views, our client’s 5 acre lifestyle site at Grace James Road offered the new owners both a stunning family setting and the challenge of a prevailing south-westerly wind.

Our task was to create indoor and outdoor living spaces which would be take advantage of the view while being comfortably sheltered from the wind. As a further challenge, the family also wanted a pool, but were adamant they didn’t wish to look out over it.

Our solution saw a modern, sleek and open home designed to work with the site, our client’s wishes and the space required by two growing teenage boys.

We faced the main living areas to the north where they would take in the view, yet be sheltered from the prevailing wind for comfortable enjoyment on even the freshest of days. To the rear, we created an enclosed courtyard where the pool was situated. This created for the family, a sheltered outdoor recreation area that enjoyed full sun whilst also not forming part of the home’s outlook.

Key Features

  • New family home House oriented toward northern view.
  • House oriented toward northern rural views.
  • Pool set in enclosed, sheltered courtyard. 

Location Notes

  • Prevailing southwesterly. 
  • Rural setting.
  • 5-arce lifestyle block.
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Let's Bring Your Dream To Life

For over 25 years, ABELA Architects have been a leading specialist in premium lifestyle and rural setting home design. Based on the Matakana Coast, our focus is on designing for this spectacular region with its mix of rolling countryside, natural New Zealand bush and coastal settings. As a canvas, each lifestyle location in this region has its own unique aspects and qualities. Our work aims to fulfil our clients’ aspirations while unlocking the potential of these special places.

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Whether you're building from the ground up or looking to enhance an existing home, we can help. Our Needs and Options Analysis process can help step you through the opportunities, be it selecting the optimal building site or configuring your renovation and landscaping to fulfil your vision. For a free initial consultation, please contact us. We look forward to talking to you soon.

About Vince   

Director and Architect, Vince Abela is responsible for the overall management of the practice, architectural design and management, client liaison, coordination and contract administration.

He has over 30 years of experience as an architect in both New Zealand and Australia, in private practice and public practice.

  • Bachelor of Architecture
  • Registered Architect (ANZIA)
  • Glenn Murcutt Master Class in Architecture