Hill House
By Fisher Partners
Hill House was conceived as a bastion. Standing up into the wind, it opens up to the elements on arrival and locks down on departure.
Situated high on a hill, the house overlooks the estuary of a Coromandel east coast beach.
The opposed orientation of sun and view determined the program; main block, courtyard and guesthouse
Containment and openness are the generators with light rendering its simple forms.
The buildings accommodate the needs of a quiet weekend for the owners or the demands of a large family.
Construction is from a strict palette of materials, thick concrete walls, cement render, aluminium, sun louvres, blackwood timber and glass. The reflecting pool and courtyard high walls reminds us of the seasons and time through shadow and light.
Contractor: Precision Construction
Photographer: Jackie Merring
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Fisher Partners is a boutique architecture studio based in Auckland, New Zealand. We are recognised for creative excellence and focused on delivering long lasting client relationships, with many of our clients completing multiple projects with us. Our work spans across master planning, architecture and interior design and we are a New Zealand Institute of Architects registered practice.
Fisher Partners has received New Zealand and international awards, including the NZ Institute of Architects awards, the NZ Best Awards, the Asia Pacific Design Awards and the International Union of Architects awards.