Mt Barker

Located on a plateau of gently rolling foot-hills at the craggy base of the Criffel Mountain Range, this spacious residence frames the sites spectacular views over the Wanaka basin, yet is discretely located for privacy.

The deliberately solid southern elevation of dressed Otago stonework responds to the rocky slopes of the mountainous site and blocks cold mountain downdrafts.

Views of Queenstown. Beautiful Luxury Residential construction. Construction company, CDL Building created Mt Barker.
Modern house with large glass windows, outdoor patio with black chairs and white table, potted pink flowers, and scenic mountain view.

Located at the heart of the home, an internal courtyard creates shelter from the prevailing winds allowing comfortable year-round outdoor living. The line between indoor and outdoor living is blurred by large glazed doors which slide away into hidden recesses providing seamless connection form the courtyard to the living room and kitchen within.

In counterpoint to the solidity of the southern walls, the north-western façade is almost entirely transparent with double glazing opening onto expansive decks which overlook the lawn and linear lap pool, that runs parallel to the house.

Modern house with large glass windows and a lit interior at night, situated near a mountain, with a pool and lounge chairs outside.
Outdoor living space with wicker chairs around a fireplace, overlooking a lake and mountains during dusk.
Modern open-concept living space with a kitchen, dining area, and sitting area, featuring wooden ceilings, hardwood floors, large glass sliding doors, and mountain views.
Open-concept living and dining area with a view of an outdoor patio. The interior features a wooden ceiling, modern pendant lights, a dining table with chairs, a cozy seating arrangement on the patio with outdoor furniture, a stone wall, and contemporary decor.
Modern house with large glass windows, a backyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a mountain landscape in the background.
Modern kitchen with wooden ceiling and floor, island counter with bar stools, seating area with two gray armchairs and a small wooden table, and living room with a sofa and plants in the background.
Modern house with large glass windows, outdoor dining area, pool, and mountain landscape at dusk.
Indoor living space with stone walls, wooden flooring, a ceiling opening to a mountain view, outdoor fireplace, and seating area with a sectional sofa, armchair, coffee tables, and potted plant.
Modern house with large glass windows overlooking outdoor pool and wooden deck at dusk, mountains in background

Johnston Architects

Jamie Cobel

NZ House & Garden - July 2021

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