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Above: Exposed painted beams and
ceiling battens, and a schist stone
column reinforce the traditional
character of the interior. In keeping
with the theme, the kitchen in
the open-plan living area features
panelled doors and a brick-style
splashback. Interior designer Julia
Foley of Queenstown Interiors
teamed these elements with classic
contemporary furnishings.
Right: The living room also has a
schist wall and large gas fireplace.

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Whitaker says the architecture is defined by
its tall gabled volumes, simple, sloping roofs that
shed the snow, and large overhanging eaves.
“The glazed gable facades open up the house
to the expansive views. The forms step forward,
which means the gables can have return windows that bring the views, light and sun into
the house through 180°.
In keeping with the alpine aesthetic, natural
materials include local schist stone and cedar.
“The cedar window facings at the front of
the house extend through the two storeys, creating a strong, elegant, vertical proportion to