By ETAL Architecture
Elevated on the terraces above Wanaka this family residence embraces the expansive lake views. Considered openings thoughtfully frame views throughout the over height living spaces.
The restrained palette of cedar, local schist and steel reflect the Alpine vernacular and are capped with modern overlapping flat roof planes.
The house is designed to expand a retract with the flux of large family life, enabling the guest wing to be shut off from the central living and sleeping areas.
ETAL is a design focused, residential Architecture studio based in Wellington New Zealand. We specialise in considered, modern and site specific homes taking inspiration from New Zealand’s rugged surroundings. Curating simple forms and humble material palettes we create houses reflecting your lifestyle and your site’s unique conditions.
The interplay of client aspirations, budget, and cultural context are fundamental to our design approach. Understanding and interpreting your brief are elemental to our process.
Our strength lies in closely collaborating with all stakeholders throughout the project ensuring that, as a team, we accomplish genuinely distinctive, empathetic, and accountable habitats for living.
We work on projects throughout New Zealand for clients around the world. We employ innovative technology giving you all the information you need to make design decisions, no matter where you are.
Along with new builds we undertake alterations, additions and refurbishments. Re-imagining dated or under-utilised houses is an important part of what we do.