Set on an elevated site overlooking the wider Auckland landscape, the vision for this home was to create a modern residential home that embraces both the openness of the horizon and the warmth of natural materials. The client sought a design that captured expansive views while maintaining a strong architectural presence within the neighbourhood.
The exterior combines vertical metal cladding with warm timber finishes, creating a balanced contrast between durability and natural texture. Large glazed openings and cantilevered forms were intentionally positioned to frame the skyline and invite daylight deep into the interior. Decorative metal screening and layered landscaping soften the edges of the home, grounding it within the contours of the site.
Inside, the palette continues with a blend of dark cabinetry, warm timber flooring, and clean modern lines, all oriented to maximise the view corridors and outdoor connection. The result is a home where the surrounding environment becomes an integral part of the experience—light, landscape, and materiality working together to achieve the client’s vision of modern, elevated living.