Laird Home

By Theca Architecture

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+ OUR BRIEF

Our client was looking for a large family holiday home in Wanaka that woul cater for large family gatherings, and also allow them to transition their life to Wanaka for permanent living as their lifestyle changed.

The family holidays are focused on skiing during winter and swimming during summer.

 

+ OUR SOLUTION

The initial concept for the home came from the idea of the sun shining through the water of the swimming pool to create patterns of light on the floor.  The pool sits against the feature entry window and swimmers are visible through the water.

The home is oriented to the views over Lake Wanaka, with uninterrupted views from the outdoor area and the swimming pool, while a sheltered breakfast area on the other side of the house allows for quiet coffee in the sun in the morning.

 Photography by Chucky Creative.

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The western side of the house.
The western side of the house.
Timber cladding detail.
Timber cladding detail.
The bright colours of the kitchen add contrast and interest.
The bright colours of the kitchen add contrast and interest.
The bright colours of the kitchen add contrast and interest.
The bright colours of the kitchen add contrast and interest.
The concrete stairs 'float', hanging from the supporting wall.
The concrete stairs 'float', hanging from the supporting wall.
The concrete stairs 'float', hanging from the supporting wall.
The concrete stairs 'float', hanging from the supporting wall.
The concrete stairs 'float', hanging from the supporting wall.
The concrete stairs 'float', hanging from the supporting wall.
The view from the dining tbale is over the pool and Lake Wanaka to the mountains beyond.
The view from the dining tbale is over the pool and Lake Wanaka to the mountains beyond.
The view from the Master Bedroom, across Lake Wanaka to the mountains beyond.
The view from the Master Bedroom, across Lake Wanaka to the mountains beyond.
Well appointed bathrooms enhance the quality of the home.
Well appointed bathrooms enhance the quality of the home.
The morning sun casts interesting shadows on this bathroom window.
The morning sun casts interesting shadows on this bathroom window.
The morning sun casts interesting shadows on this bathroom window.
The morning sun casts interesting shadows on this bathroom window.
The pool is visible through the window; in the afternoon a beautiful light display occurs on the floor.
The pool is visible through the window; in the afternoon a beautiful light display occurs on the floor.
Great lighting showcases the hime at night.
Great lighting showcases the hime at night.

Products used in
Laird Home

CHH® Ply | Shadowclad® Exterior Plywood Panels
CHH® Ply | Shadowclad® Exterior Plywood Panels
By Carter Holt Harvey
JSC Rusticated Timber Weatherboard System
JSC Rusticated Timber Weatherboard System
By JSC

Professionals used in
Laird Home

Theca Architecture
Theca Architecture
Architects
- 2020
Bailey Builders
Bailey Builders
Builders
- 2020
JSC
JSC
Manufacturers and Suppliers
- 2016
Carter Holt Harvey
Carter Holt Harvey
Manufacturers and Suppliers
- 2020
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Our work is based on a simple philosophy.

Architecture cannot be excellent unless it provides a healthy environment for people.

Our architecture is excellent.

Everything we do is aimed at providing both architectural excellence and healthy buildings.

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