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aesthetic and layout was required, to suit laid-back coastal living and entertaining. The home also had to be integrated with the bush backdrop. “We anchored the building to the site with a solid, monolithic basement, and floated a dark glazed cube over the top. This achieves a strong geometric expression and helps to exaggerate the clifftop experience, providing multiple view paths. The darker upper level reduces the building’s apparent mass when seen from the ocean or the road – the house looks as if it is suspended within the treetops.” The house, a finalist in the ADNZ/ Resene Architectural Design Awards, features many sustainable design initiatives. For details, contact Design House Architecture, 29 Marnane Terrace, St Andrews, Hamilton 3200, phone [phone]. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.designhouse.co.nz save & share 45395 at trendsideas.com Facing page, top: Cantilevered concrete steps lead up to the entry of this contemporary clifftop house in Coromandel, which was designed by Design House Architecture. The house was a category finalist in the 2014 ADNZ/Resene Architectural Design Awards. Facing page, lower: With large sliding doors front and back, the house resembles a modern pavilion. Above: A large overhang creates a sheltered outdoor living area. The dark wood exterior on the upper level helps the house blend in with the natural bush surrounds. search | save | share at trendsideas.com 95