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This family home nestles into a sloping hillside, sheltering it from the prevailing westerlies while providing views from every room over farmland to the hills beyond.

The roof form mimics the original land form, showing respect for the surrounding landscape. The living pavilion has exceptional indoor outdoor flow, thanks to the use of sliding glass walls, while the covered outside space is situated out of the prevailing wind.

High-stud interiors bring dynamics to the traditional plan, which serves the owners well whether entertaining or enjoying family time.

Project Team: Graeme Wrack, Karl Fenning

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Matakana House

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We love architecture, not just for the beauty found in thoughtful spaces, but for the role it plays in creating liveable buildings, communities, and cities. At Gel we understand that careful design can help shape the fabric of our country for the better. We’re known for designing homes and workplaces that are beautiful to look at, practical to build, and a joy to live and work in. We are new home, urban regeneration and masterplanning specialists. Sustainability is in the DNA of all our projects, with considerations such as efficient land use, using locally-sourced products, optimising solar access and reducing waste at the forefront of our thinking. Gel Architects are an NZIA (New Zealand Institute of Architects) registered practice.