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An 'urban tramping hut' for a family with a keen interest in New Zealand's outdoors.

Our clients were keen to incorporate the feeling of a DoC tramping hut into their new home, while also making sure their new home was a home, not a hut.

Careful material selection and a simple design means this modest family homes sits beautifully in its neighbourhood.

This home is extremely low-energy, almost meeting the Passive House standard.

Photography by Chucky Creative.

A simple family home.
The DoC hut is referenced through the name of the project, "Mt Vernon Biv."
Contrasting materials and colours add interest.
The traditional tramping hut fireplace is realised through the outdoor BBQ.
Whitewashed timber internal linings give the feeling of a tramping hut without being overpowering.
Recycled timber is used extensively.

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Our work is based on a simple philosophy.

Architecture cannot be excellent unless it provides a healthy environment for people.

Our architecture is excellent.

Everything we do is aimed at providing both architectural excellence and healthy buildings.

No compromise.

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.