The breezeway also offers a glimpse through to the trunks of the gum trees, something that is mirrored indoors, where views of the trees are framed through well-placed picture windows. The lines of the tree trunks are also reflected by the splayed posts that support the covered deck at the front of the house.
With a backdrop of Eucalyptus trees and views of both ocean and mountain ranges, this COLORSTEEL® clad house near the surf town of Raglan is designed to reflect the aesthetic and easy-living nature of a New Zealand bush lodge.
Architectural designer, Kris Wilson of Design House Architecture, designed the house for a family whose previous home had been on a tight urban section. “Due to the character of these clients, there was always going to be an element of playfulness and boldness. They wanted a nice big family home that reached out into the environment, on a pretty modest budget.”
Situated on the crest of a slow rising hill, the landscape influenced the form of the house. A gradual gable reaches to a central point, marked by a large area of glazing with square framing, reminiscent of a New York loft apartment. Entry to the home is via a breezeway that separates the main house from a self-contained guest suite. This also lends itself to the idea of the bush lodge, with an easy-living, casual feel that invites the shedding of gumboots and the parking up of bikes under the shelter.
