Pounui Ridge, Wairarapa
Moller Architects were awarded a NZIA Branch Award for the house at Pounui Ridge in the Wairarapa as part of the New Zealand Institute of Architects awards program.
The house is situated on a south facing slope with extensive views out over the landscape toward Lake Ferry and the Wairarapa Coast beyond. The form of the house responds to the contour of the natural environment with a promenade gallery which curves along the hillside. The entry courtyard bisects the promenade with living, kitchen and dining areas to the east with bedrooms and bathrooms suites to the west. The roof forms of the primary living areas float above to capture the north light and to acknowledge the presence of the house on arrival. The study, garage and service spaces are tucked into the slope of the hill with turf roofs partially burying the house into the land.
The materials are white painted off the boxing insitu concrete walls with natural timber over a steel frame. Polished concrete floors, white walls and ceramics provide a dramatic interior for paintings, sculptures and personal expression.
Living Room
The house is situated on a south facing slope with extensive views out over the landscape toward Lake Ferry and the Wairarapa Coast beyond. The form of the house responds to the contour of the natural environment with a promenade gallery which curves along the hillside. The entry courtyard bisects the promenade with living, kitchen and dining areas to the east with bedrooms and bathrooms suites to the west. The roof forms of the primary living areas float above to capture the north light and to acknowledge the presence of the house on arrival. The study, garage and service spaces are tucked into the slope of the hill with turf roofs partially burying the house into the land.
The materials are white painted off the boxing insitu concrete walls with natural timber over a steel frame. Polished concrete floors, white walls and ceramics provide a dramatic interior for paintings, sculptures and personal expression.
Living Room
