Moutere Inlet residence, Tasman District

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Located along a waterfront region of the Tasman District, coastal breezes and beaches to the east within walkable distance, and the Moutere inlet to the west accessed via the backyard, this 270sqm four-bedroom home embraces and celebrates family life.

Clad in cedar, the warmth of timber carries through the interior from the formal entry path decking, lined cathedral ceilings, floors, joinery, feature light fittings, across level entry thresholds to the more informal outdoor decking, and pedestrian gateway to the waterway inlet.

Designed for an owner-builder client of Connell Architecture who was relocating to this sunlit section from Christchurch, the brief was for a 250-300sqm home to accommodate the changing and growing needs of their family and business, including a study and separate living area for the kids.

Spread across 3 gabled pavillions, with a central linking pavilion, public and private living are respectfully separated in the layout. One pavilion houses the bedrooms, storage, wet areas, and the garage with a flexible third bay option. The second pavilion caters for the higher use kitchen, living and dining areas in an open plan arrangement with a secondary living area in behind. The third pavilion contains a separate media room between the two zones, which opens onto the partially covered outdoor deck and backyard, offering a variety of use of these spaces as the family’s needs change. The Master suite, deck, and family rooms each embrace views across the Moutere inlet in the foreground, to the Kahurangi National Park in the distance.

Figure & Ground
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Moutere Inlet residence, Tasman District
Moutere Inlet residence, Tasman District
Moutere Inlet residence, Tasman District
Moutere Inlet residence, Tasman District
Moutere Inlet residence, Tasman District
Moutere Inlet residence, Tasman District
Moutere Inlet residence, Tasman District

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Figure & Ground, formally Connell Architecture, is a local and national award-winning Christchurch based practice, established in 2016. Our team is led by director and lead designer Sam Connell whom has over 12 years experience between New Zealand and Australia. 

Our current portfolio of works are predominantly located in the wider Canterbury and Central Otago regions and our projects range from high-end residential, housing apartments, renovations and additions, to smaller more simple homes.

We have established working relationships with local builders in these regions, with frequent referrals between them and our clients.

Our team works to seek successful outcomes that combine the client's needs and desires a response to the site and the budget.   

We have experience working collaboratively with other industry consultants such as interior designers, and landscape designers, to ensure integrity in the design outcome.  

With over 12 years of experience in on-site construction monitoring, we strive to ensure the best outcomes for our clients.

Innovative solutions are encouraged through regularly liaising with industry professionals and suppliers, including but not limited to sustainable and energy-efficient design solutions. 

We pride ourselves on quality, from design and documentation through to the completed built works. 

Our professional architectural services range from feasibility studies, through to construction monitoring and project administration. 

We look forward to working alongside our clients to achieve success. 

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