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Taramea Residence

Taramea Residence

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An early NZ project by Energy Architecture, Taramea presented unique opportunities to work together with the client (and industrial designer) to realize a simple & efficient design on a rural property near Arrowtown. Read more
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A contemporary two-storey residence in Queenstown, featuring a flexible layout, energy-efficient design, and sustainable materials, completed in 2015 by Energy Architecture.

An early NZ project by Energy Architecture, Taramea presented unique opportunities to work together with the client (and industrial designer) to realize a simple & efficient design on a rural property near Arrowtown. Despite strict adherence to standard panel dimensions, a flexible layout was created with beautiful spaces.

Location: Queenstown

Completed: 2015

Project type:

  • Two storey stand-alone dwelling

Construction:

  • Structure: Structural Insulated Panel
  • Windows: uPVC and Timber framed, triple glazed
  • Cladding: Thermally treated pine weatherboards
  • Services: Compact unit
  • Renewables: Photovoltaic solar panels & grid-tied battery system

Performance:

  • 7 kWh/m2/year

Photo credit: Michael Sly

5530h 58m

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“From our very first meeting we quickly realised Guy was a terrific listener, and he really heard and understood what we were wanting for our small and permanent home. We are grateful to him as an architect for designing us a house that is a joy to live in, and characterised by simplicity, light, and a truly surprising sense of spaciousness in a 68m2 footprint.”

Andrea & Shane

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