Modern house with a corrugated metal roof and four skylights, surrounded by tall dry grass and trees with autumn foliage, mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.

Nestled in Queenstown's rugged landscape, this geometric phenomenon is designed to accentuate living amidst the awe-inspiring surroundings. Sitting at an altitude of around 700 metres above sea level, the home features a nine-square grid floor plan, allowing for interchangeable spaces.

Interior of a modern living room with pink cushioned sofa, a matching pink ottoman, a concrete wall with a lit fireplace, and a small round table.

Living room with a leather sofa, lit fireplace, large opening revealing a green outdoor area with trees and mountains in the background.

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling featuring an oval skylight showing mountains and sky, a bed, a modern lounge chair, a large abstract painting, and decorative vases near the wall.

Mountain landscape at dusk with snow-dusted peaks and a pastel-colored sky.

While adaptable, the house is anchored by in-situ concrete that rises smoothly from the terrain. Working with a concrete expert, the Peter Fell coloured concrete was specifically formulated for the home’s unique internal and external finishes.

Modern kitchen with olive green cabinets, a textured brown kitchen island, built-in double oven, and a cozy sitting area with a stack of books in the background.

Modern house with four skylights on a sloped metal roof, set against a mountainous landscape during sunset.

Modern bedroom with a wooden bed, purple bedding, wall-mounted reading light, and a concrete partial wall with artwork visible in the background.

Minimalist interior with a hallway leading to a sitting area with a wooden chair. Kitchen area with that has a stone countertop and light-colored cabinets.

Open sliding door leading into a bedroom with a bed and a yellow wall art piece illuminated by a wall-mounted reading lamp. The exterior of a modern building with a ribbed metal roof and a vented wall is visible.

Taking inspiration from the elements, this two-level home incorporates natural materials, such as cedar cladding, throughout its exterior. The organic, textural, and tonal material palette contrasts with the utility and functionality of the home's manmade materials.

Modern house with glass sliding doors, metal roof, and chimney, set in a mountainous landscape with leafless trees and grassy yard.

Minimalist shower area with concrete walls, a handheld showerhead, a rain showerhead, and a large skylight window overhead.

The pyramid-like metal roof boasts a few unique features. The corrugated-metal roof is devoid of a gutter system, permitting rain, snow and ice to cascade directly off the edges. Positioned above the master bed, a distinctive round window offers an unobstructed, elevated view of the sky and surrounding mountaintops.