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S&P House | Noel Jessop Architecture | ArchiPro video
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On the outskirts of Hamilton lies the suburb of Temple View, a rural suburb bordering the Taitua Arboretum and offering a bucolic lifestyle on the edge of the city.
Architectural designer Noel Jessop and his wife Kylie bought an elevated section and designed their family home to take advantage of the natural setting and the wide-ranging views back towards the city.
Metal 'scales' were developed to act as a solar shield for the upper level and to create contrast against the natural look of the larch cladding on the lower level.
A seamless connection to nature was a big part of the design of the house, including access from the main ensuite onto the pool deck.
The freestanding bath takes pride of place in the ensuite, while the 'his and hers' showers add an additional sense of luxury.
Full-height, full-width sliding doors ensure the whole house can be opened up, providing ample natural ventilation and blurring the lines between indoor living and outdoor living.
The covered, north-facing deck is an extension of the living area and is the place where the whole family gathers at the end of the day to view the lights of the city.
A large window with generous window seat offers a perch on the western side of the house, continuing the theme of openness and interaction with the surroundings.
The material palette was pared back to give the home a timeless quality with the mix of timbers, concrete and solid colours creating a sharp contrast and visual interest.
One of the main drivers of the design was simplicity, so at no point is the house more than one room wide, thereby doing away with unnecessary spaces. Maintaining a close link to the exterior helps create a sense of wide open spaces.
Larch was chosen for the lower level cladding as it expresses a very strong grain texture complete with knots, which gives it a very textural look.
The upper floor has been cantilevered over the lower to create a car port on one side and to act as a verandah on the other.

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Noel Jessop Architecture is a Hamilton based architectural design team. We are a multi-award winning practice and have an exceptional portfolio of work that can be viewed at www.nja.co.nz.

Our experience encompasses coastal and rural homes, large scale residential, commercial and industrial developments, which has led to numerous architectural awards both locally and nationally.

We are proud to have been regularly published in Urbis, NZ Home and Garden and Homestyle magazines.

NJA strives for the highest standards of client service, design and documentation. At the completion of each project the aim is to have achieved a building that is beyond the client's expectations. Our commitment to providing superior service to our clients has been recognized with a nomination for a Business Excellence Award by the Waikato Chamber of Commerce.

Each project is analyzed for its special requirements and opportunities: the end result being not a preconceived idea but a combination of the client's requirements and desires, the site and the budget. Critical consideration is given to the project's specific environmental and historical location, and to the appropriate materials and construction methods of the locality.

NJA believes good design will produce sustainable, functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces and buildings that have an enduring quality over time.

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