By X Studio Architects
Size: 13,966 m2 site with 580m2 platforms
Completion Date: 2016
Nestled on a large piece of farmland on the edge of Riverhead Forest, this lifestyle retreat takes full advantage of its landscape with its horizontally stretched out plan framing the endless views of the sloping hills beyond. Each section of the house has its own unique relationship with the site; large sliding joinery help dissolve the separation between the indoor and outdoor spaces of the building and the natural timber and stone materials help to root the design within the landscape.
X Studio is a creative, young architecture firm founded in 2016 by Owen Xing. Our team consists of architectural designers with extensive building experience throughout many years in the industry across New Zealand, China and Europe.
We specialise in residential architecture with projects ranging from private lifestyle house to high density subdivisions.
The studio is always working in close collaboration with planners, builders, engineers and many other consultants within the field to deliver successful design solutions that are client-focused and make a lasting contribution to the built environment of tomorrow.