Design Buy Build Issue 69 2024 | Page 21

EDITOR ' S CHOICE
“ When I think back to my childhood , I remember running barefoot in the grass and jumping into the pool ,” says Annaliese , owner of Maison Shefford , who grew up in New Zealand . In New Zealand culture , which is imbued with freedom , you always live close to the beach and nature , and this has had a profound influence on my way of seeing things . The creation of our home was guided by the desire for it to blend harmoniously with the surrounding
" In the heart of a forest , this site had immense potential to bring the owners ' vision to life "
landscape and offer children green spaces to play , allowing everyone to enjoy a year-round experience of well-being .”
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