The Lakehouse
By Fraser Cameron Architects
The Lakehouse is a new holiday home at Acacia Bay, Taupō; a comfortable repose on the lake edge, stretching to the morning sun.
Upon arrival through the front door, the house appears to sit on the water, with an eastern view towards Tauhara. Carefully stepped decks between the main living space and the water’s edge maintain the jetty-like connection with the lake.
The modest forms and material palette, with board-and-batten cladding, refer to the Taupō bach tradition. The living spaces and main bedroom are laid out in a boomerang shape, directly responding to the plan of the previous bach that sat on this site.
It was a pleasure, as always, working with The Craftsmen on this project, and with all subcontractors involved. A big thank you to the clients for their careful consideration and involvement throughout the process.
Built by The Craftsmen
Joinery made by Cromptons Joinery
Landscape design by Michelle McDonnell Landscape Design
Architecture / Interiors by Fraser Cameron Architects
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Fraser Cameron Architects Ltd is a New Zealand Institute of Architects registered practice established in 1997 by principals Fraser Cameron ANZIA and Belinda Ellis B Arch(Hons).
The practice has been involved with many high-quality residential projects throughout New Zealand, of a range of budgets, from compact cost-effective builds to larger homes, and with bespoke and enduring interior fit-outs appropriate to the project.
The practice maintains a small office in Taupō providing direct principal service throughout the project and can offer full services of design, documentation, interior design and contract administration.
The practice has a strong history of successful projects gaining a multitude of regional and national level awards, with an established network of service-driven building contractors, tradespeople, product suppliers and lighting designers.
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