Sundance Rise House, Otago, South Island
Sundance Rise House, W?naka, Otago Home, New Zealand, NZ Building, South Island Architecture Photos
Sundance Rise House in Otago New Zealand
11 Jan 2023
Design: Condon Scott Architects
Location: W?naka, Otago, New Zealand
Photos: Simon Larkin
Sundance Rise House, South Island
Located on the outskirts of the township of Wanaka, Sundance Rise has a rural aspect that encouraged an open design, allowing in as much of the view as possible while still shielding the interiors from harsh elements.
Consisting of a central high-frequency zone containing kitchen, living room and snug, bookended by a more formal living space and the master bedroom, the home opens onto an expansive lawn and overlooks the lake and mountains in the distance. Rooflines on the outer wings slope towards the centre, giving the building a contemporary aesthetic, which is furthered by robust overhangs.
Slatted upper windows shield the home from high summer rays while still allowing light through. This has the added aesthetic benefit of giving the home a farmhouse quality, which is furthered by the use of local schist stone, Corten steel, and timber weatherboards with a varied texture and colour finish.
The majority of the interior walls and ceilings are lined in birch ply, which adds light and warmth to the home. In the living room, a feature wall of waxed Corten steel lends a striking focal point that references the exterior materiality.
An expansive U-shaped kitchen island provides copious working spac...
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