Surface and structure combine in this home, featuring a simple and minimal design that allows the natural characteristics of its materials to be celebrated and expressed. The architecture sits lightly on the land, with rolling topography, and the living area steps down in response. The architects’ use of exposed CLT flooring and ceiling panels, with steelwork highlights internally, has delivered a project that has been carefully considered and not only provides impressive thermal performance, but contributes to the texture and materiality of the home in a warm and inviting way.
LOCATION
Bendemeer, Queenstown, NZ
AWARDS
Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Southern Architecture Award
CONTRIBUTORS
Assembly Architects team: Justin Wright Architect, Louise Wright Architect, Ryan Cardno
Main Contractor: Bayshore Builders
Photography: Simon Devitt
PUBLISHED
HOME NZ Feb/March 2020 “Modern Love” text by Anthony Byrt