Kāpiti Coast House

Replacing an old family bach previously on the site, the design retains ground floor living areas for seamless flow to the outdoors. A separate main suite and study are positioned on the first floor, with two guest bedrooms and bathroom in the south-eastern wing of the main home. A smaller overflow sleepout and garage is connected by decking and covered walkways.  With a prevailing onshore wind, this is a harsh, salt-laden environment which informed design and materials. High performance metal cladding is used externally, along with an intelligent air barrier, super-insulated roof, walls and floors Inside, the house has a warm mix of materials. Stained cedar sarking flows from the walls of the living area up to the skylights, which break through the ceiling above.