Woodhill Farm by GNR Studio

ArchiPro Project Summary - A contemporary farmhouse designed for a young family, featuring cedar-clad gable forms and a striking black steel interior, harmoniously integrated into the rural New Zealand landscape.

Title:: Woodhill Farm
Architect:: GNR Studio
Category:: Residential/; New Builds
Region:: Auckland, NZ
Completed:: 2019
Price range:: $0.5m - $1m
Building style:: Farmhouse
Client:: Hermans House

Site Area; 1.2 Hectares

Zone: Rural Production Zone

This home was designed for a young, growing family with ideas of a scandanavian timber-clad house, interpreted in a rural New Zealand context. Two cedar-clad gable forms, one for public spaces, the other for private bend to suit the contours of the site and are linked by a metallic vestibule which forms the entry. Along the length of the two gable forms, the warmth of cedar is briefly cut away to reveal a crisp, black interior of corrugated steel cladding, punctuated by windows and doors.

The living wing feels spacious with an open plan layout and high ceilings.

Large structural steel beams are expressed on the interior and treated

in the same black finish as the window joinery. A rural vista is viewed through ample glazing.

The home is quite stark in its simplicity with hidden detailing and clean lines.

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Views and Engagement

Products used

Firth RibRaft®Firth

Hardwood Vertical Shiplap Cladding SystemHardwood Timbers NZ

Smart Tray Flat Lock CladdingArchitectural Metalformers

Kāhu® | Metal Roofing & CladdingMetalcraft Roofing

Stone Colour RangePeterFell

Rinnai Infinity A24Snug Store

Professionals used

FirthManufacturers and Suppliers

CONCRETE DEVELOPERS

CONCRETE MANUFACTURER

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CONCRETE DEVELOPERS

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PeterFellManufacturers and Suppliers

COLOURED CONCRETE

CONCRETE FLOORS AND WALLS

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COLOURED CONCRETE

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GNR Studio

Architects

Auckland

gnrstudio.co.nz

GNR Studio. Greg Turner BArch Registered Architect Greg graduated from Auckland Architecture school in 1991. Since then he has been involved in a wide range of projects including large scale mixed use (retail/civic and residential) commercial, industrial, education, civic, residential both new build and alterations/ additions. He has practiced as an architect in New Zealand for 15 years and in the UK for 5 years and has developed a unique freehand approach to quickly present ideas and resolve design issues. Greg has also provided concept and illustration work to other architects and designers over the years. Rhondda Turner BArch Registered Architect Rhondda graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from Auckland University in 1994. She has over 20 years architectural experience in both design and project management, with the last 2 years as a registered architect. Rhondda became a full-time partner of GNR Studio in 2012. She is currently working on a number of multi-lot residential development projects responsible for concept and developed design. Prior to registration she was involved in design and building consent documentation for both new build and residential alterations projects across Auckland. During 2007/ 2008 Rhondda worked part time checking plans for Auckland Council and so has a detailed understanding of the New Zealand Building Code and regulatory environment. Rhondda’s experience extends into Project Management on government led projects in London and Auckland. Project Manager for the South-East London Shared Service Partnership involved in setting up and coordinating project teams for the creation of Childcare and Children Centres, an initiative rolled out through the National Health Service.  In New Zealand Rhondda worked as a Project Manager on a number of projects for the Ministry of Social Development including office fit-outs for Child, Youth and Family Centres.