Emergent Forms | A house in the Matata hills.
We feel tremendously privileged to work on projects like this - with amazing clients, where there is a genuine connection, shared values and a spectacular site to treat with the utmost respect.
Located at The Matata Conservation Estate, the site abounds native vegetation with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Moutohora (Whale) Island and glimpses of Putauaki (Mount Edgecumbe) captured between the trees.
The brief - a celebration of simple living, a rationalised programme and reverence to the site and its context - was shared with trust and respect for our holistic approach. As a result, two buildings emergent from a diagrammatic exploration of the site morphology, access to sunlight and positive response to the views.
Robust, low-maintenance materials establish a shared language between the garage and main house - and a common goal: to seemingly integrate the building in its context, subduing its presence and emphasising the views.
