Trends New Zealand NZ New Home Trends Vol. 30/10 | Page 57

Preceding pages and facing page: Raw materials are
a feature of this rural house. The roof and sides of
the entry bridge are in Corten steel, which weathers
to a rusty patina. Much of the cladding is boardformed concrete, chosen for its understated, textural
quality. Translucent bands of acrylic within the
concrete transmit light through the wall. A solar
screen along the south side comprises eucalyptus
planks that have been left to twist and warp.
Above and left: With its long, low-slung form, the
house is reminiscent of rural shed structures in the
region. Photovoltaic and solar thermal panels on
the roof generate all the energy required on site.

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