By Hilton Miller Architects
Central Otago - under construction
2021
A spectacular site high on the mountain range, this dwelling captures the vast views of the surrounding mountains and valley below. The shou sugi ban cladding to the upper level delicately overhangs the schist base creating an imposing structure that matches its environment. The programme allows for a series of spaces and experiences, with the upper level interconnecting private and public zones which centralises around a protected courtyard and pool area. Hints of soft curves and archways enhance the inhabitant joinery's through the building, creating differing shadows, textures and wonderment.
DESIGN AND CLIENT FOCUSED
Hilton Miller Architects was founded in March 2019, after 19 years working for Warren and Mahoney Architects (one of New Zealand's most prestigious architectural firms).
Design and Client focused, we provide full architectural services to enable a bespoke and carefully considered design through an organised process, ensuring a cohesive and collaborative approach.
We Listen. Every client and site is unique, we will work with you to develop your brief and understand the initial context and drivers. These ideas are fully examined and further explored through sketches and finally translated into the built form.
Our design philosophy is threefold:
These three simple ideas are derived from a larger context of design excellence, healthy living, sustainable design, material/ environmental analysis, build-ability and budget; all of these are an absolute and become interwoven within our process.
Architecture is not only form and artistic style but it is also space and experience, the built form will represent those that live in it and how they share their environment with others.
Based in Queenstown, New Zealand, we have a strong affiliation with the Central Otago environment and greater South Island. We are passionate about architecture and good design, will always engage and be open about the process; ultimately striving for the best possible outcome.