Modern house with wooden exterior, vertical slats, and outdoor lighting, set against a cloudy sky with bushes and ornamental grasses in the foreground.

Indoor living room and outdoor balcony with wooden flooring and paneling, leather sofa, glass coffee table, and striped pillow, separated by sliding glass doors.

Modern wooden house with open door, two exterior lights, a grassy yard, and a chimney visible above the roofline at dusk.

Mountain Cabin is a modest hillside retreat set within the ever-changing Wanaka landscape. At only 60sqm, this quaint home is compact but is efficiently designed to maximize space and functionality.

A wooden wall with a door and two wall-mounted lights casting symmetrical shadows, with a sky and chimney pipe above.

The hardwood rainscreen cladding acts as a functional protection against the elements while allowing for an easy indoor-outdoor living flow. The natural variations in grain and color of hardwood add texture and warmth, complementing the architectural language of the building along with providing a richness and durability of the façade.