When you've got beautiful mountain views, chances are you also have a highly exposed site. The design of Alpine Vistas makes the most of the views and also creates sheltered outdoor space for the best of both worlds...
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While the site in Wanaka in New Zealand's Central Otago Alpine Region enjoyed stunning views, the exposed site made outdoor activities a breeze (and not in a good way). The owners envisaged a flexible home that would make the most of the site and where one or two of the bedrooms could be leased to holiday-makers without intruding on the living areas.
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Intuitve Architects developed an L-shaped floor plan which solved all of the problems in one. Two pavilions are seperated by a low-ceilinged entry. The living areas are in one pavilion, while the bedrooms, each with its own external access via full-height sliding doors, are in the other. The design means the living areas can enjoy overlooking the full expanse of the site with views in both directions. The L-shaped arrangement of the pavilions, like outstretched arms, creates a sheltered outdoor space.
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From the outside, Alpine Vistas has the same quintessential house form as other homes in the area, but thanks to vertical timber siding and a striking black roof and contemporary detailing, it feels modern and refined, yet equally humble and comfortable in its surrounds.
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Inside the palette is hard-wearing yet warming and rich with texture. Concrete floors soak up the sun's warmth while plywood walls and ceilings bounce a golden glow throughout the home.
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The main living space is open-plan with cathedral ceilings creating a generous sense of space. The lounge area is sunken to create an intimate conversation pit around the fireplace. The sunken lounge is also a way to subtly define spaces within the open plan.
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Alpine Vistas makes the most of its stunning location and achieves the flexibility required by the owners to create a uniquely charming home. With robust yet character-filled materials the home feels warm and comfortable and will only get better with age as the timber greys and the home settles into its environment.
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