Location: Queenstown
Photographer: Graham Warman Photography
Connecting to the Outdoors on a Small, Steep Queenstown Site
Set high above Queenstown, this home offers expansive views over Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains. Designed as both a retreat from busy working lives and a welcoming place for friends and family, the house balances openness to the landscape with privacy and shelter.
A series of stacked forms step with the steep site, grounding the building into the bedrock while maximising sun and views. Living areas sit at mid-level, with guest suites and a wine cellar below and the master suite above. Outdoor living is offered through east-facing terraces opening to the lake and mountains, complemented by a sheltered western courtyard that captures afternoon and evening sun.
Robust materials such as board-formed concrete, local schist, steel and render connect the home to its environment, while warm interiors provide a backdrop for art and collectables. Careful thermal detailing, including thermally broken slabs and continuous insulation, ensures year-round comfort despite extensive glazing.
