Team Architects

This charming rural property lies on the outskirts of Hawera in South Taranaki. Situated on a North facing site overlooking the beautiful farmlands and majestic Mount Taranaki this home truly makes the most of what this breathtaking New Zealand landscape has to offer.

The open plan layout is derived on a perpendicular axis separating the private and public functions of the home. This concise layout allows the design to feel inviting for guests but still offer a clear line where the bedroom spaces can be separated for privacy. 

The cedar cladding and plywood soffits create an inviting and warm atmosphere within the spaces. The natural materials means the home merges into the rural surroundings blending the boundaries between architecture and landscape.

Upon arriving cedar moves from the exterior into internal linings creating a transitioning space between enclosure and exposure to the natural elements. Natural concrete floors and white washed walls melt away and allow the natural colours of the rural landscape to envelop the internal spaces.