Methven Ski Chalet Project, 2000

A project for an owner-occupied ‘chalet’ looking out to the Alps, with a ‘twin’ intended for sale

Project: Tumunui, Rotorua #1

A project for a spectacular elevated site outside Rotorua, with views to the north-west to a local geothermal outcrop, to the south-east down to Mt Ruapehu; out to the west to a small lake, and off to the north-east to Rainbow Mountain.

A concrete home, as ordered, wrapped around the hill top not on it ("build on the hill and you take away the hill"). The lap pool, which also forms the ‘gateway’ to the forecourt entry, lines up on the Mt Ruapehu-geothermal axis, ‘pointing’ at both—the pergolas lead out to the Rainbow mountain view.

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Project: Tumunui, Rotorua #2

A second (lesser) proposal for the same site.

Lower Floor Plan:

Main Floor Plan:

Upper Floor Plan:

Auckland apartment renovation, 1996

Renovation of a ground-floor apartment looking over Westhaven, removing the rabbit warren of walls and the assorted hindrances to the view.