Roost Cottage

Situated on a prominent corner at the edge of historic Arrowtown’s commercial precinct, this (brand new) building balances heritage values dear to the heart of the Arrowtown community with modern elements for Roost mortgage advisors commercial tenancy. The Shed, Cottage and Lean to forms are derived from Arrowtown vernacular buildings, and together with a full basement provide a significant commercial tenancy in the village. Jury Citation: A small and very clever assembly of forms complies with restrictive Arrowtown guidelines and excels at small-scale urban planning. The new stone form plays with a neighbouring rusty shed, while indoors reveals sophisticated working spaces, beautiful internal joinery and joyous pops of colour in unexpected places.