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mountain. After receiving concept drawings
from several architectural companies, they also
chose the same architect for their new home –
Francis Whitaker of Mason & Wales Architects.
“The owners really appreciated the natural
beauty of Queenstown, the lake, the mountains
and the outdoor lifestyle on offer,” Whitaker
says. “They also loved the alpine architecture of
the Commonage villas, which is highly appropriate to this location. They could see that the
new building site provided an opportunity
to create something even more dramatic and
exciting in a very powerful setting.”

Preceding pages and above: This
new house in Queenstown is set
back into the hill to maximise a steep
site. There are terraces on the mid
level and the upper level. The gabled
roofline, overhanging eaves and solid
cedar exterior enhance the alpine
architecture.
Above left and left: The house sits
on a schist stone plinth, which
accommodates garaging and a
formal entry. The schist also anchors
the house to the land.

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