Mapua House

By CCM Architects

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It was important to create a home which offered them both formal and informal areas, as well as creating a home that engaged with the surroundings.

Set in picturesque Mapua near Nelson, the gently sloping site faces south towards the harbour and mountains beyond. Courtyards are positioned to capture sunlight and views. The form of the roof and the house’s relationship to the land is informed by the natural contour of the site itself and the gentle topography beyond.

The living spaces of the house are designed to transition easily from indoor to outdoor spaces, offering a mix of cosy intimate spaces and spacious entertaining areas. Connections between the rooms and the courtyard and to the landscape beyond provide a strong sense of place. The jury from the NZIA New Zealand Award for Architecture commented: “Very refined design and execution distinguish this holiday home providing for a rich spectrum of indoor outdoor experiences”.

Mapua House
Mapua House
Mapua House

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CCM Architects is an award winning New Zealand design practice, driven by a commitment to creating architecture which contributes positively to the built environment and to the people it serves. We pursue value and quality in architecture; driven by the belief that our lives are directly influenced by our surroundings. It is not only the buildings we inhabit, but the spaces between the buildings, and their relationship to the natural environment that impact our wellbeing and our quality of life.

Established as Craig Craig Moller in 1969, CCM Architects have gained a reputation for successfully delivering complex projects whilst maintaining a design focus and placing importance on actively listening to the needs, wants and aspirations of our clients. We continue to work across a wide range of sectors and have developed particular expertise in healthcare, education, airport, heritage, masterplanning and community architecture.

We continue to work across a wide range of sectors and have developed particular expertise in healthcare, education, airport, heritage, masterplanning and community architecture.

Our Wellington based office is led by Directors John Rogers, Guy Cleverley and Adam Flowers.