Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 32 No 5A New Zealand | Page 97
Large timber-framed sliding glass
doors open up to a huge 16m-long terrace
overlooking a new swimming pool in one
direction and a tennis court in the other.
The doors can be stacked in a range of configurations. On the terrace a retractable
awning provides shade for the living area
in summer, yet allows the sun to warm
the interior in winter. There are also huge
overhangs on the east side to keep the sun
at bay in the heat of the summer.
“We specified timber joinery to bring
a little visual warmth to the interior,” says
Left: With its elevated views and double aspect,
the master suite is a private sanctuary.
Top: French doors in all the bedrooms open up to
a new balcony that runs the length of the house.
Vines will eventually climb over the wires of the
pergola, providing welcome shade in summer.
Above: The master suite features a contemporary
bathroom that also retains a hint of the traditional,
with painted shutters, a marble floor and a
freestanding tub. The shower room and a separate
toilet room are behind the frosted glass doors.
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