Cardrona River House
By Mason & Wales Architects
The 400m2 house is positioned on a linear terrace overlooking the working farmland of River Run Station – and the Cardrona River – on the outskirts of Wanaka. The simple post and beam structure navigates a hillside descent on three levels while an arrangement of stone, timber and glass elements responds to the climate, culture and lifestyle of Central Otago.
“The clients, a young American family living overseas, had a good understanding of what they wanted to achieve and how they would use the property. They wanted a house that serves as a getaway and retreat from their day-to-day urban life in Hong Kong. The client showed a true appreciation of the landscape, climate, culture and lifestyle of this part of New Zealand.” Hamish Muir, Director, Mason & Wales Architects.
“In the alpine planes of the Otago region on New Zealand’s South Island, Mason and Wales Architects creates an honest and grounded holiday house for an expat American family living overseas. The simple post and beam structure navigates a hillside descent on three levels while an arrangement of stone, timber and glass elements responds to the climate, culture and lifestyle of this part of the world."
- architectureau.com
Project Type:
Holiday House
Location:
Wanaka
Floor Area:
375m2
Year:
Completed 2012
Awards:
Architecture Now - Residential Gems
- Top 5 Homes of 2015
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Mason & Wales Architects is an award-winning Registered New Zealand Institute of Architects practice based in the South Island of New Zealand.
Mason & Wales is the first Architectural practice in the country, founded in 1862 by William Mason, the first Architect to live and work in New Zealand and the first Mayor of Dunedin.
During its history the firm has been responsible for the design of a large number of notable buildings throughout New Zealand, and has established valued relationships with clients, consultants and contractors alike.
Mason & Wales work with clients from all over the world on a range of projects of all sizes and types, including Master Planning, Institutional, Hospitality, Commercial, Multi-Residential, Houses and Interiors.
The team works collectively from their Dunedin office, and from Queenstown and Wanaka, with a commitment to making a positive contribution to the built environment. Mason & Wales designs and delivers architecture which strives to be enduring and sustainable to enrich the lives of our clients and the community.
Mason & Wales have built a reputation on the enduring principles of quality, value and professionalism, which is evident in their portfolio of completed work.
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