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"This new weekend retreat and summer family home sits on the edge of a plateau overlooking the Clutha River. The U-shaped plan makes excellent use of the confined site. Arranged as two contemporary timber pavilions around a large courtyard area and linked by a service spine, the plan cleverly separates public, private and service activities. Meticulously detailed timberwork seamlessly integrates structure and glazing and contributes to an overall clarity of structure. The design and planning simplified the building process for ease of construction and efficient building programme."

— NZIA Awards Jury Citation

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Mason & Wales Architects is an award-winning Registered New Zealand Institute of Architects practice based in the South Island of New Zealand.

Mason & Wales is the first Architectural practice in the country, founded in 1862 by William Mason, the first Architect to live and work in New Zealand and the first Mayor of Dunedin.

During its history the firm has been responsible for the design of a large number of notable buildings throughout New Zealand, and has established valued relationships with clients, consultants and contractors alike.

Mason & Wales work with clients from all over the world on a range of projects of all sizes and types, including Master Planning, Institutional, Hospitality, Commercial, Multi-Residential, Houses and Interiors.

The team works collectively from their Dunedin office, and from Queenstown and Wanaka, with a commitment to making a positive contribution to the built environment. Mason & Wales designs and delivers architecture which strives to be enduring and sustainable to enrich the lives of our clients and the community.

Mason & Wales have built a reputation on the enduring principles of quality, value and professionalism, which is evident in their portfolio of completed work.