Perched on top of a ridge above the Waimea Inlet, this residence enjoys all day sun and panoramic views.
Interior and exterior spaces – including verandas, outdoor rooms and the pool courtyard area – frame views in every direction and create a seamless interaction between the built environment and the natural environment.
The exterior palette includes shuttered precast concrete to visually anchor the building to the site, and darkly stained cedar cladding – chosen to be both recessive and to impart a natural feel to the house.
Expansive double glazed joinery allows for flow of movement and light, creating an open ambiance. High ceilings in the living area support the feeling of openness.The design maximises passive ventilation and minimises solar gain through the incorporation of generous eaves, regulating temperature in the house throughout the year. A hydronic heat pump system provides additional underfloor heating.
A generously proportioned, covered outdoor space with an outdoor fire and horizontal and vertical louvres, provides a year round space with a direct connection to the kitchen.
Working within local coastal environment regulations, the building’s form is recessive in colour, and low slung to avoid dominating the skyline when viewed from the coast.
JTB Architects is an award-winning NZIA Registered practice, founded in Nelson in 1986. We now work from studios in Auckland, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch and Wānaka, on projects around New Zealand. We design beautiful contemporary buildings of all sizes and across a broad range of project types.
Design-led
We are a design-led practice which is committed to understanding and responding to our client’s needs with professionalism, energy and creativity. With each project we aim to find the optimum balance between sustainability, value and design quality, based on our client’s priorities. We design robust and durable buildings without compromising aesthetic quality.
Committed to sustainability
Innovation forms a central part of our approach in relation to materials technology and energy use. We are members of the New Zealand Green Building Council, and our business is also EKOS Zero Carbon for Business Operations.
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