A Stunning House of Concrete, Steel and Glass Combines U-Shaped Style in Auckland

Foothills House is a stunning contemporary home located in Pokeno, Auckland, New Zealand. It was designed by Strachan Group Architects, this concrete, steel and glass U-shaped house consists of three zones, the interior, interior courtyard and outside courtyard.

A Stunning House of Concrete, Steel and Glass Combines U-Shaped Style in Auckland by Strachan Group Architects (1)
Strachan Group Architects

Foothills House by Strachan Group Architects

CONTEXT

Set on the slopes south of the Bombay Hills, this is a large country house for a family of 5 with strong family ties to the local farming community.

DESIGN

The low-slung forms follow the natural land contour, anchoring into the slope just below the crest to deflect and protect against the strong south-westerly wind, and providing sheltered courtyards and verandahs to the north.

The two elongated shed-like pavilions define the Living Areas from the Bedrooms with an internal garden courtyard linking the two.

Durable materials used in their “raw” state blend with the natural landscape. The base of the building is of natural stack bonded concrete block with a steel structured lightweight roof umbrella suspended over highly glazed walls.

The House Design Project Information:

Photos by: Strachan Group Architects & Patrick Reynolds

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