By Four Walls Architecture
Perched on the edge of the Shotover Valley, this house takes traditional architectural lines and materials and explores them with contemporary purpose and detailing. The house nestles quietly into the surrounding landscape, without compromising connection to spectacular views and sun. Interior spaces have been planned and connected with grown-up and extended family in mind: there are opportunities for communal gathering as well as private retreat, in spaces designed for multiple functions and uses.
The house was designed around a sheltered, sunny courtyard, allowing views and connection to the landscape from every space. The house was planned with grown-up and extended family in mind, and works beautifully for large family gatherings as well as private retreat.
Four Walls Architecture is a boutique, award-winning NZIA practice that prides itself on concise, clear, calm and beautifully crafted architecture both inside and out. We believe in architecture that stands the test of time, through its function, purpose, materiality and quality of design. Our clients are our priority; without you, we cannot create, so we leave aside ego and put you, your budget and your project vision at the centre of all our work.
We have worked throughout New Zealand, in its unique coastal, rural and urban environments, so we know how every site brings its own design opportunities and constraints, and how to make the best of both. We have an exceptional team who are equally committed to your project; you are in safe hands at every project stage as we help you bring your project to fruition, from the first meeting to completion.