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Location
Lake Hayes, Otago
Year of completion
2023
Project cost
$3m - $5m

The Lake House is a contemporary home arranged over two levels interlocking with the rocky, sloping terrain above the shore of Lake Hayes.

The street elevation reads as a simple low-lying stone form, inspired by the traditions of walled gardens. The stone anchors the building to its site and provides privacy and protection for the owners. Upon entering the home, there is a contrasting sense of transparency and lightness as the spaces open to the lake and the mountain views beyond.

Glazed clerestory-style windows peak over the stone wall, drawing in natural light and allowing views to the surrounding hills and treetops.

Ben Hudson Architects
Otago
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About the
Professional

We want to make the process of building a home easy for clients.

Prior to the founding of Ben Hudson Architects, Ben Hudson and John Mathieson met whilst working at Warren and Mahoney, where a shared interest was realised in producing bespoke, imaginative architecture that is well constructed and sits comfortably in it’s surrounding.

We believe successful projects require good communication and earned trust between clients, architects, consultants and builders. Our approach is friendly and personable, whilst our work demonstrates sensitivity and subtlety in design.

A core strength of the practice is our past experience and combined knowledge and skills that allow us to bring a broader perspective to the conversation. Ben and John work together on all stages of our projects; a collaborative approach that brings dual sensibilities to each design, ensuring that the quality of detail is maintained in the final build.

Our goal is to pursue architecture that marries innovative and exciting design with a keen awareness of context and environmental responsibility. Our architecture is not about pre-determined style or fashion, we seek to produce enduring livable architecture capable of inspiration and delight. Put simply, we aim to create places and spaces that people love.

Core strength is our past experience and the combined knowledge and skills of the team. Ben and John will work together on all design stages of our projects; a collaborative approach that brings dual sensibilities to each design.

We believe successful projects require good communication and earned trust between clients, architects, consultants and builders. Our work demonstrates sensitivity and subtlety in design, whilst ensuring that the quality of detail is maintained in project realisation.

We employ the latest 3D software to stay at the forefront of architectural technology in design – our set up is mobile, allowing us to bring the ‘studio’ to the site or your home.  

We maintain a focus on residential and small scale commercial architecture, offering a full scope of NZIA architectural services including;

  • Site selection and feasibility studies  
  • Concept design and resource consents
  • Advice on procurement methods
  • Developed design and detailed design/ construction documentation
  • Tendering and contractor negotiation services
  • Contact observation and administration/ client representation services