Lean-To House
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On a prominent hilltop site in an exposed location, the design uses a simple lean-to form to establish protection from the prevailing winds while maintaining a low-profile, importantly minimising the visual impact on it's outstanding natural setting. A long, narrow building plan occupies almost all of the buildable area on the existing spur with the site dropping away steeply on all sides. The clients love of the outdoors is played out formally through this “camping platform” providing sheltered areas for outdoor cooking, dining and bathing with sleeping spaces tucked in against the base of the lean-to roof. A woodstore is integrated into a corrugated structure on the north side of the house, providing clear separation between the vehicle access and outdoor living spaces, also as privacy and wind screening. Terraced gardens are being formed down the north facing slope - a perfect growing spot for edibles. It is hoped that the site will be used in a way that hilltops have been used in NZ for hundreds of years - for protection and self-sufficiency.
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There’s something deeply satisfying about a space that’s well made and thoughtfully designed. Since 2008, LTD Architectural Design Studio has been shaping New Zealand’s built environment - raising the standard of residential and commercial architecture across Auckland, Nelson and beyond.
Our tight-knit team of skilled architectural designers and technicians works on a wide range of projects, from new homes, commercial builds and multi-unit developments, to complex renovations, alterations, and additions. We also provide support with resource consents and on-site services such as design control, contract administration, and site-specific advice, ensuring every detail is thoughtfully resolved, from concept through to completion.
We design with sensitivity to both the physical and cultural context of each site, using natural materials and finishes wherever possible. Our focus is on robust, elegant detailing that stands the test of time and reflects the character of the people who live or work within these spaces.
Whether you're building new or transforming an existing space, LTD offers considered, site-specific design that celebrates both form and function.
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