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Andy Coltart Architecture & Development
Hawke's Bay
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Poplar 7's contemporary white-painted cedar cladding makes the home a distinctive landmark within its Tukituki Valley setting.
Hipped roofs peep up from the modern cladding, emulating the hilly topography of the surrounding landscaping with Te Mata Peak rising up in the distance.
The garage (left) recedes into the white-painted cedar cladding, which is decorated with non-repeating vertical battens.
The pool area is surrounded by glass balustrades to enhance the views of the landscape.
Looking across from the bedroom wing to the sunken outdoor dining area and the open-plan living and dining area opposite.
In the outdoor room, cedar weatherboard cladding has been continued from the exterior to complement the beautiful timber decking.
The lounge area in the outdoor room has built-in bench seating, a metal-panelled fireplace and a perfectly framed view of the Tukituki River.
The corridor between the living and bedroom wings doubles as a gallery, featuring artworks by Nigel Brown, Karl Maughan, Stanley Palmer, and Ian Scott.
The interior design by Brigit Christie features a natural base palette of colours and materials, with accents of colour and texture, and bold mid-century modern furniture.
The practical chef's kitchen is a celebration of timber, with handmade sea-blue tiles, a chef's hob, and a carrera marble benchtop for making pastries. In behind is a wet and dry pantry.
A deerhead was discovered in the shed, now providing a focal point on the kitchen wall.
Extra-high benchtops accommodate the owner as he's very tall and loves to cook.
Built-in acacia cabinetry features the owner's collection of Asian vases and objects, along with a painting by JS Parker above the fireplace.
The colourful blue-and-orange lounge area enjoys a direct view out towards the statuesque Te Mata Peak.
The master bedroom has a north-facing landcape view and opens up into the central courtyard area.
This bathroom enjoys a picture postcard view of the hilltops.
Te Mata Peak and a blanket of mist rise up behind Poplars 7's white form, a mid-century modern-inspired home located with the Hawkes Bay's Tukituki Valley. Photograph by Brian Culy.
Sketch of the site plan for Poplars 7 home, by Andy Colthart Artchitecture and Development.

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