By Johnston Architects
Powerful vertical chimneys and foundation walls clad in Otago Schist stonework help anchor the paired forms of these contemporary dwellings to their elevated site above the Wanaka Marina and Yacht Club.
Large expanses of glazing to the Northern and Western façades are inserted between the strongly horizontal floor and roof elements while careful planning ensures visual privacy between the two dwellings. Sheltered ‘All Weather’ outdoor rooms covered with operable louvre roofs and operable wind blinds ensure the owners are able to enjoy the fresh air and spectacular lake and mountain views year-round.
Johnston Architects is a design-led studio specialising in high-quality new-build residential and commercial projects throughout New Zealand.
We pride ourselves on crafting rigorously planned and immaculately detailed projects that exceed client expectations. With almost 100 years of combined experience delivering architectural projects of exceptional quality in New Zealand and overseas, our tight-knit team of talented designers will ensure that your project is tailored to suit your quality and budgetary requirements.
Johnston Architects is committed to reducing the environmental footprint of our work. We strongly believe that the creation of well-crafted, timeless architecture is the key to sustainable design and we ensure that sustainable strategies are employed seamlessly into the overall design to enhance the comfort, quality, and delight of your home.
Our work is always informed by a site's physical and cultural setting. Working in some of the most remarkable and scenic locations in the country has resulted in a body of work that responds to its context in a timeless and elegant manner.