NZ naturally belonging

Bold, simple materials of zinc, cedar and concrete have been selected for their longevity, and are designed to weather gracefully within the site context. The overriding philosophy has been to deliver a design that is ‘naturally belonging’ – a building that grows from the landscape and compliments the site and it is exactly what Warren and Mahoney created.

Set within a high country station, with views over Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand and the dramatic mountain ranges beyond, this Closeburn home is designed as a series of simple forms.

The building has been bedded into the existing contours of the land to integrate its relationship with the landscape. From within, the sense of living in an alpine landscape is heightened, yet the house provides a comfortable retreat after a long day on the ski fields.