9 of the most inspiring alpine homes in New Zealand

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25 May 2020

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Stelvio, The Peak House by Mason & Wales Architects. | Photography: Jamie Cobel
Stelvio, The Peak House by Mason & Wales Architects. | Photography: Jamie Cobel
New Zealand's alpine regions have some of the most unique landscapes in the country: craggy rocks and endless golden tussocks, framed above by barren or snow-covered peaks. This landscape provides a fertile ground for inspiring architectural designs, and for creating alpine homes that sit in their surroundings in a complementary and harmonious way.
The stunning exterior of Buchanan Rise House in Wanaka by Condon Scott Architects. | Photography: Simon Larkin
The deliberately non-retangular form of the home makes for a dazzling interior space. | Photography: Simon Larkin
A sophisticated use of elegant concrete, stone and black steel graces the exterior of Stelvio, The Peak by Mason & Wales Architects. | Photography: Jamie Cobel
The view speaks for itself in this warm and inviting space. | Photography: Jamie Cobel
An adventurous design against a backdrop that inspires the same with the Lower Shotover House by Wyatt + Gray Architects. | Photography: Marina Matthews
Concrete walls and floors provide thermal mass that helps the home stay warm in winter. | Photography: Marina Matthews
Despite local height restrictions, Eliška Lewis Architects still achieved a gorgeous, open and spacious design with Black Peak House. | Photography: Simon Devitt
The indoor-outdoor flow is perfect, allowing the homeowners to enjoy the crisp alpine air whenever they please. | Photography: Simon Devitt
The distinctive sharp, sloping roof and two large schist chimneys of the Cardrona River House by Mason & Wales Architects are great features of this impressive home. | Photography: Dennis Radermacher
Views of the beautiful surrounding area can be enjoyed from anywhere inside the home. | Photography: Dennis Radermacher
The dramatic and playful design perfectly personifies the Remarkables House by Wyatt + Gray Architects. | Photography: Blair Mckenzie
The views enjoyed inside are just as spectacular. | Photography: Blair Mckenzie
The one-of-a-kind Corten House by Anna-Marie Chin Architects. | Photography: Simon Devitt
Spacious, open plan living areas with an industrial style twist. | Photography: Simon Devitt
The impressive symmetrical and striking form of Soroka House by Dravitzki Brown Architecture. | Photography: Alister Brown
An interior fill of texture, depth and detail in design. | Photography: Alister Brown
The timeless design of the Central Otago House is completely at one with its idyllic surroundings. | Photography: Simon Devitt
An undeniably luxurious alpine styled interior. | Photography: Simon Devitt
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