Ferry Hill House banner
Project by
Year of completion
2023
Project cost
$1m - $2m
Building style
Contemporary

The home is located on the lower slopes of Ferry Hill on an elevated terrace overlooking Coronet Peak and the dramatic Shotover Gorge.

The proposed dwelling has been designed in a simple, uncomplicated style comprised of three building forms connected by courtyards. Responding to the existing contours of the site, the building is predominantly single storey, arranged along the existing upper terrace, with monopitch roof forms echoing the slope of the site. Careful design minimises modification of the existing topography and integrates the home with the existing landform.

A restrained, natural palette of materials is proposed, with dark, natural tones for the roof and cladding, characteristic of the local area. Consideration has been given to the modulation and variation of the facades, with a mix of metal and timber claddings combined with natural board-finished concrete elements. Careful attention has been paid to proportion and roof pitch, so that the whole reads as a simple, uncluttered architectural form that is in keeping with its surroundings.

Ben Hudson Architects
Otago
Visit Website
Functional elegance in the home's kitchen
Kitchen island
Expansive views from master bedroom
Thoughtfully positioned terraces create an uninterrupted flow between indoor and outdoor spaces
Kitchen
The clean minimalist form complements the richness of the cedar cladding and soffits
The form follows the contours of the adjacent hillside
Metal tray cladding contrasts with the earthier, natural tones of cedar and board-finished concrete
The master bedroom has expansive views towards Coronet Peak
Raw beauty and patterns of board finished concrete
Form and materials have been designed to integrate with the home's surroundings
Internally, muted tones offer moments of serenity

About the
Professional

We want to make the process of building a home easy for clients.

Prior to the founding of Ben Hudson Architects, Ben Hudson and John Mathieson met whilst working at Warren and Mahoney, where a shared interest was realised in producing bespoke, imaginative architecture that is well constructed and sits comfortably in it’s surrounding.

We believe successful projects require good communication and earned trust between clients, architects, consultants and builders. Our approach is friendly and personable, whilst our work demonstrates sensitivity and subtlety in design.

A core strength of the practice is our past experience and combined knowledge and skills that allow us to bring a broader perspective to the conversation. Ben and John work together on all stages of our projects; a collaborative approach that brings dual sensibilities to each design, ensuring that the quality of detail is maintained in the final build.

Our goal is to pursue architecture that marries innovative and exciting design with a keen awareness of context and environmental responsibility. Our architecture is not about pre-determined style or fashion, we seek to produce enduring livable architecture capable of inspiration and delight. Put simply, we aim to create places and spaces that people love.

Core strength is our past experience and the combined knowledge and skills of the team. Ben and John will work together on all design stages of our projects; a collaborative approach that brings dual sensibilities to each design.

We believe successful projects require good communication and earned trust between clients, architects, consultants and builders. Our work demonstrates sensitivity and subtlety in design, whilst ensuring that the quality of detail is maintained in project realisation.

We employ the latest 3D software to stay at the forefront of architectural technology in design – our set up is mobile, allowing us to bring the ‘studio’ to the site or your home.  

We maintain a focus on residential and small scale commercial architecture, offering a full scope of NZIA architectural services including;

  • Site selection and feasibility studies  
  • Concept design and resource consents
  • Advice on procurement methods
  • Developed design and detailed design/ construction documentation
  • Tendering and contractor negotiation services
  • Contact observation and administration/ client representation services
At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.