BACK COUNTRY HOUSE
Located on a secluded bush-clad site this house plays on the uniquely nz typology of the back country hut. Aiming at simplicity it is comprised of a single volume for living/cooking/ eating and a lean-to annex housing the lower floor service/sleeping areas. The spaces are open and shared as opposed to enclosed and separate. The experience is one of enhanced connection with each other, and of an enhanced connection to the surrounding environment. The living area opens fully on two sides, having
the feel of an outdoor room, and the fire and baths located on the deck draw daily activities out of the house and into nature. Extensive use of locally sourced bandsawn macrocarpa inside and out, passive heating /ventilation and high performance insulation make the house of low impact
environmentally. Rough hewn
natural materials tie the house
effortlessly into its setting, while
galvanised corrugated iron is used to strengthen the hut aesthetic.
CREDITS:
Engineers: Markplan Consulting Engineers
Contractors: Jason Mann- Iconic Homes