Facebook Tweet Help Stories New Home New Zealand TIDA Homes Call of the wild Share Tweet Help Sited on a ridge which sweeps gently to a pristine native reserve, this design is an exemplar of how to settle a large home into a bush-clad section Designed by Design Builders WellingtonHomeowner requirements:A warm and welcoming three-bedroom, two-bathroom family home that encompasses the natural surroundingsTwo storeysMaximises the sunEntertaining areas that optimise the viewDesign statementConnecting with nature is good for the soul, and this home by Design Builders Wellington makes the most of its natural setting. The call of the wild is close by, even though this wonderful two-storey house is just minutes from the convenience of the city.There was no single point of inspiration, we wanted to create a warm and welcoming home that felt inviting and comfortable from the get go. Specific challenges – how these were overcomeThe site was long and narrow, and the only real anchor was a 2m wide rocky ridge – this provided a good challenge for the design team to start with and carried through to the engineering structural design as we needed to secure the home into the rock.Collaboration between builder and engineer ensured that this was achieved This home is not only an exemplar of good building practice, it also demonstrates what can be achieved on a tricky site and how to beautifully settle a home into a bush-clad section.Natural habitatAccess from the street is easy and, once you walk through the front door, you enjoy privacy and comfort in a tranquil place. Positioned on a ridge which sweeps gently to a pristine native reserve, the home is spacious, inviting, and a world away from the ordinary. A generous use of glazing throughout brings in plenty of natural light, while providing many viewpoints from which to enjoy the peaceful beauty of the environment. Attention to detailLight and dark timber highlights hint at the natural world. Highly effective lighting design means every space is illuminated for practicality and relaxation. Naturally, for a home with such a beautiful setting, excellent indoor/outdoor flow was a key design priority from the start. The home is unique as it has been constructed over a thin rocky ridge which protrudes out into NZ native bush. Every room takes in nature and the further you move through the home, the further the native bush envelops the home. From the ownersThe owners' favourite aspect is the amount of sun they get through the home, as the house is north facing and they enjoy all day sun from the morning in the kitchen through to the evening in their outdoor lounge. Watch a video of the home Credit list Group home builder Design Builders Wellington Kitchen designer and manufacturer Picasso Joinery Cladding Resene Cerano, Resene xtherm blue with mineral finish; Abodo Vulcan weatherboard, charcoal Window & door joinery Altus Architectural Suite, Lowe with tint Bedroom flooring Ripples by Bremworth Wallcoverings Feature grooved ceiling and wall linings – Redline plywood with negative detailing; living room – Resene Construction Systems, Cerano; timber: Abodo Vulcan General heating Hydronic In slab, from Central Heating New Zealand Feature lighting Switch Lighting Architect Renee Woods Interior design Mark Davidge and Anna Davidge (owners) Roof 5 rib long run steel Main flooring VidaSpace adventure plank 260 Bathroom tiles Refin, Mist, Nickel, from Jacobsen Paint Resene half Black/white Fireplace Gas, Rinnai Linnea 1500 Awards Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Homes – Highly commended Designed by: Design Builders Wellington Story by: Trendsideas Photography by: Amanda Aitken Photography 04 Sep, 2022 New Home New Zealand TIDA Homes Altus Windows & Doors Sharing your Vision Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Blue, brass and bespoke 06 Oct, 2024 Island lights 06 Oct, 2024 Soaring above the City of Angels 06 Oct, 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