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Umbra Lux.

ArchiPro Project Summary - Umbra Lux: A contemporary architectural masterpiece completed in 2024, featuring blonded timbers, deep verandah overhangs, and innovative sliding screens that harmonize light and shadow, reflecting a unique blend of Danish influence and modern design.

Title:: Umbra Lux
Architect:: Eliška Lewis Architects
Category:: Residential/; New Builds
Region:: Otago, NZ
Completed:: 2024
Building style:: Contemporary
Photographers:: Simon Devitt Photographer

Umbra meaning shadow, and Lux a measurement for illumination. Umbra Lux house is an architectural expression where shadows pass and light remains. Blonded timbers lighten the interior in keeping with clients brief, nodding to a Danish background, and continue through to deep verandah overhangs and decks. Sliding screens, and moveable sails provide shelter whilst letting light through. Vertical timber slats enliven the house with plays on privacy, light and shadows, at various angles at different times of the day.

Project Gallery

Soft furnishings by Wanaka Interiors

No wasted space. The circulation space upstairs doubles as an extra lounge.

Views and Engagement

Products used in Umbra Lux

HB 370 Continuous Drawer Pull for CabinetryHalliday + Baillie

COLORSTEEL® SamplesCOLORSTEEL®

Prime Natural Veneer Interior PanelsNZ Panels Group

PDL Iconic | Switches & Power pointsPDL by Schneider Electric

Vanda Recessed FlushBoxVanda

Architectural Pull HandlesZebratti

COLORSTEEL® MATTE Roofing & Wall CladdingCOLORSTEEL®

Pacific Thermal Sliding Door Double Glazed / AirtightE13 Performance Windows

Professionals used in Umbra Lux

Eliška Lewis ArchitectsArchitects

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

PLANS AND APPLICATIONS

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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

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Dunlop BuildersBuilders

KatalogManufacturers and Suppliers

E13 Performance WindowsGlaziers

THERMALLY BROKEN WINDOWS AND DOORS

DOUBLE AND TRIPLE GLAZING OPTIONS

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THERMALLY BROKEN WINDOWS AND DOORS

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Switch LightingManufacturers and Suppliers

LED LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

DOWNLIGHTS

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LED LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

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NZ Panels GroupManufacturers and Suppliers

SINKS AND TAPS

CABINETRY DOORS & DRAWERS

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SINKS AND TAPS

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COLORSTEEL®Manufacturers and Suppliers

VandaManufacturers and Suppliers

MOTORISED CURTAIN TRACKING

CURTAIN HARDWARE

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MOTORISED CURTAIN TRACKING

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Eliška Lewis Architects

Architects

Otago

eliskalewisarchitects.com

Eliška Lewis Architects. Eliška Lewis Architects is an award winning architectural practice based in Wanaka. As a boutique business, we pride ourselves in creating personal focus and value for our clients. We can offer solutions to demanding sites and client briefs and consider ourselves experienced with complex Resource Consent applications in the sensitive landscape in Central Otago areas.We promote design decisions by encouraging honest and open communication between ourselves our clients and the building contractor. Attention to detail is a high priority for the practice.“Our design philosophy is to develop projects that are innovative, well crafted, with an emphasis on sustainability.”