very understated, so as not to compete.
Nothing interrupts the experience.”
Henshall’s design input is all about the
finer details, such as the window blinds
that are recessed into the ceiling so that
every inch of the view is captured, and the
expansive mirrors behind the vanities that
reflect the views.
Even touches like the seamless thresh-
olds between the timber connecting floor,
the tiled bathroom, and carpeted bedroom
add to suite’s pared back, understated feel.
At night time the rooms take on quite
a different personality again, thanks to a
well thought out C-Bus lighting system
that creates a soft, subdued ambience.
Subtle pin lights on the floor and ceilings
have been installed to give just enough
glow to illuminate the room, yet not so
much as to take away from the views.
“The suite is also a very personal and
private space,” Henshall says. “There are
family photos and specially commissioned
artworks decorating the walls. When the
owners close the door to their master suite,
they are totally alone with the view.”
Preceding pages and above: This sculptural tub
sits in its own glass pavilion – the last of a run of
rooms in a master suite that all have a circle seat
overlooking Queenstown and its surroundings.
Facing page: Large mirrors reflect the views
while the minimalist interior fit-out is specifically
designed not to detract from the stunning
outlooks. The countertop basins echo the look of
the freestanding tub.
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