Clutha River House

Clutha River House

Albert Town, Wanaka

On the edge of the plateau, overlooking Albert Town and the Clutha River, sits a weekend retreat and summer family home.

Arranged as two contemporary timber pavilions, around a large communal area and linked by a service spine, the plan cleverly separates public, private and service activities and makes best use of the confined site.

“The U-shaped plan makes excellent use of the confined site.

Meticulously detailed timberwork seamlessly integrates structure and glazing and contributes to an overall clarity of structure. The design and planning simplified the building process for ease of construction and efficient building programme."

– NZIA Awards Jury Citation

Type
New Residence
Holiday House

Size
265m2

Year
2007

Awards
2009 – NZIA Local Award for Architecture

Published
Trends Magazine – Outdoor Living and Holiday Homes – Vol. 26, No. 03