Sand Dune House - Dunedin
By Johnston Architects
Better known as ‘Zac and Tess’s House’ following its national exposure on the popular Grand Designs NZ television programme, this family home is a contemporary expression of the classic South Island ‘Crib’.
"This house is like a fine Swiss watch–the attention to detail is extraordinary. Finely perched in southern dunes, the home is orientated to address the best aspects of the surrounding environment and to generate interesting architectural volumes. The elegant external proportions combine with the dark and robust cladding to provide a structure that is much more than fit for purpose in this exposed coastal location."
- 2019 NZIA Awards Jury Citation
NZIA - Residential Award 2019
Registered Master Builders - Gold Award 2019
Registered Master Builders - Gold Reserve Award 2019
Registered Master Builders - National Award 2019
Registered Master Builders - Regional Award 2019
WGANZ - Design Awards 2019
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Johnston Architects is a design-led studio specialising in high-quality new-build residential and commercial projects throughout New Zealand.
We pride ourselves on crafting rigorously planned and immaculately detailed projects that exceed client expectations. With almost 100 years of combined experience delivering architectural projects of exceptional quality in New Zealand and overseas, our tight-knit team of talented designers will ensure that your project is tailored to suit your quality and budgetary requirements.
Johnston Architects is committed to reducing the environmental footprint of our work. We strongly believe that the creation of well-crafted, timeless architecture is the key to sustainable design and we ensure that sustainable strategies are employed seamlessly into the overall design to enhance the comfort, quality, and delight of your home.
Our work is always informed by a site's physical and cultural setting. Working in some of the most remarkable and scenic locations in the country has resulted in a body of work that responds to its context in a timeless and elegant manner.