A Certified Passive House Sits Long And Low Against Its Alpine Backdrop In Central Otago

Slender and stark against wide skies, this Wanaka dwelling clad in 'drunken-laid' white brick is atypical of the vernacular in Lakes District. Its rectangular geometry and crisp-contrast palette bring contemporary elegance to the street façade while to the rear, dark-stained timber is a low-key, organic shift that segues into the landscape.

Designed for a couple who are both keen skiers, the home was initially devised as a South Island base – the finished home is a certified Passive House Plus; a place they intend to relocate to permanently – and a building designed for permanence and performance in a climate of extremes.

Architecture: Rafe Maclean Architects
Build: Dunlop Builders

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[chriskeentechnician]

Love the look of the drunken laid brick! That little bit of variation provides such a unique texture 👍

[thelalanz]

Wow. The brick is awesome. Beautiful house in one of NZ's most stunning settings.