The Glass House
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This bespoke home in Whangarei Heads is constructed from a limited palette of concrete and steel with a large wrap around deck affording views to Urquharts Bay and the surrounding countryside. The open plan living, kitchen and dining space has full height glazing on three sides and is orientated to take advantage of the ocean views. Sleeping accommodation is located at the rear of the property but maintains the generous ceiling heights and large expanses of glass looking over the hillside.
Internal concrete block walls have been left exposed – honed and sealed, while the cork finish to the ceiling aids the acoustic performance of the spaces which are otherwise dominated by hard materials. Corten steel has been used for the oversized front door and is echoed within the landscape details.
This project was designed by Hawthorn Geddes, Whangarei based architects and engineers.
Region
Northland
Year of completion
2024
Price range to build
$1m - $2m
Building style
Contemporary
Professionals used in The Glass House
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Greetings,
As a Northlander born and bred I have a strong connection/affinity with it's incredible landscapes. I have a rich history living, working, exploring, playing and creating here starting with my birth in Kawakawa over fifty years ago.
After leaving our shores for adventure in 1997 I spent the next sixteen years as a travel photographer capturing high-end imagery for some of the world's most prestigious image libraries, with my images gracing the covers of a large array of international publications including National Geographic Traveller, Lonely Planet, Rough Guides, Wine Spectator, Insight Guides, Living France, Eye Witness, Time Out, and Wanderlust. My images have also been featured in calendars, novels, countless internet uses, CD's, TV adverts, including several large advertising campaigns.
After returning home with a large young family several years ago, I now reside in the beautiful little coastal hamlet of Ngunguru, nestled on the spectacular Tutukaka coast.
If you're looking for an experienced Northland based photographer to capture your image requirements, shoot me an email or drop me a line and we can start that conversation.
Cheers
Doug
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