By Sebastiano Broadhead Architectural Design
This house in Wanaka was required by a couple and their family as a holiday house. The brief entailed a high ceiling, which was lined with an effective acoustic ceiling system, and polished concrete floors. These, and the ample living space ancored by the Kitchen Design by In grid Geldof make it the perfect party house, the cladding is western red cedar. The house won Master Builder awards thanks to a builder who understood the degree of precision required for such a minimal design.
Sebastiano Broadhead designs homes for people.
I grew up in Italy, the son of an architect, and was two thirds through a degree in architecture at Florence university when the tempting prospect of converting a farm house into a restaurant with my New Zealand girl friend cut short my studies. And yes, it was also because of her that I came to New Zealand, and started my solo practice in Christchurch in 1998.
Between Italy and New Zealand we spent a brief interlude in Panama, where I did a few small projects.
I like construction and have worked on a few of my projects. I think that fosters my interest in resolving design details as simply as possible and choosing local materials as a first preference. My designs revolve around environmental considerations and efficiencies in running a house, which perhaps results in a tendency to be compact and minimal, and choosing energy-saving systems. In line with my Italian heritage I enjoy cooking (which seems to be appreciated!) and I am keen to ensure the kitchen functions well.
I provide concept designs, and models if requested, through to building consent documentation. I outsource engineering and other consultants if required.
I provide a free first consultation.