The Power of Three

The central pod is created for coming together, housing the kitchen and living quarters and opening onto outdoor living spaces at both ends. Encased in cedar walls and with a COLORSTEEL FlaxPod® Alpine Tray roof, this building has a sense of warmth and natural elegance, with the dark timber beautifully matched against the richness of the FlaxPod tone. Last but not least, the third structure is bunkered against the adjacent landform with a solar-absorbing concrete wall. This form is designed to reflect a maimai, or ad-hoc hunting and birding shack. Housing the master suite, the building is clad in naturally weathered Corten steel, solidifying the rusticated material gestures made by the other two structures. The industrial tones of the exterior of all three buildings are brought indoors with strong steel beams, concrete walls that echo the Sandstone-clad structure, and echoes of the deep hues of FlaxPod® reflected in the detailing and timber tones. Creatively designed and artfully crafted, this is a home with a true local identity and sense of place, the success of which can be attributed to an active line of communication and collaboration between the clients and architects, says lead architect Andrew Watson. “Very specific and bespoke detailing was crafted in the studio, refined in collaboration with the clients, and executed by the builder, reinforcing the critical relationships of all involved.” Architect: Andrew Watson Colour: FlaxPod® & Sandstone Grey Profile: Tray Rollformer: Roofing Industries Installer: Extreme Roofing Photographer: Samual Hartnett