Facebook Tweet Help Stories New Home A world of our own Share Tweet Help With a hidden bridge approach, enclosing wings and sculptural interior features, this home creates a world of interest and privacy for its owners Designed by Max Capocaccia, MC Architecture StudioFrom the architects:This private home sits atop Mt Pleasant, discreetly nestled within the existing dense foliage of the site while maintaining vast views over the estuary and Christchurch City beyond. The two wings of the house angle inwards while facing north, pivoting around the heart of the home to offer a sense of shelter and protection from the southern environment, while opening to the northern sun and vast views. This enclosing shape creates a level of secrecy and privacy to the home from the southern street front, which is then emphasised by the mysterious entrance hidden amongst the bush. The approach bridge has been designed to resemble the estuary pier and to create a surprising entrance point. It weaves through and atop the existing mature bush to reach the house, retaining as much of the mature foliage as possible. Once inside, you are greeted and drawn north by the framed estuary views and sculptural timber ceiling as it reaches upwards to the central skylight. This ceiling feature aims to open and soften the living space, creating a larger atmosphere to an intimate area. The converging timber batten ceiling and the artistically composed glass and steel balustrade on the internal stairwell become sculptural elements, both designed to reflect the richness of the outside views. The house is primarily clad with a metal tray profile, its hardness adds to the secrecy of the home. To balance this, softer vertical timber cladding is introduced to areas of occupancy and vulnerability to the home's protective shield, such as the entrance and the northern outdoor living area beneath the canopy.The home's performance relies on its high insulation values, external insulation of the thermal mass, controlled thermal gain, and the enhanced cross ventilation using the chimney effect between the low-lying south windows and skylight during summer. Credit list Architect Max Capocaccia, MC Architecture Studio Kitchen designer Vikki Whyte, Modern Age Joinery Interior design Max Capocaccia, MC Architecture Studio; Sarah Platt, Style Home Roof Viking Roofing Enviroclad TPO membrane in Slate Grey Main flooring Porcelanosa Tiles, from Nextdore Wall finishes, master bedroom Sediment wallpaper, in Forest, by Emma Hayes Fireplace Escea fireplace, supplied by 4 Seasons Awards Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Homes – Highly Commended Builder Parsons Construction Kitchen manufacturer Modern Age Joinery Cladding Herman Pacific vertical cedar cladding with Wood-X Exterior Wood Oil – Forge; Resene Rockcote plaster system; Roofing Industries Eurolock Tray Window/door joinery Hagley Windows and Doors Metro Thermal Heart Series Bathroom tiles Porcelanosa Tiles – Venis Range, from Nextdore General heating Hydronic Underfloor Heating system, by PolarEnergi NZ Feature lighting Petrine Pendants, by Nightworks Studio; custom Twist pendants and Dome pendants, both by Monmouthglass Studio Designed by: Max Capocaccia, MC Architecture Studio Story by: Trendsideas Photography by: Clinton Lloyd 09 Jul, 2023 New Home Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Looking through you 29 Sep, 2024 With now and the future in mind 29 Sep, 2024 Light all around 29 Sep, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > New Homes We have got all the best ideas and advice to help you with your plans and ideas. Read More Similar Stories