are a driving principal behind this house design . The brief was to create a residence where different aspects of the landscape could be enjoyed from different rooms .
“ Picture windows , full-height glazing and the extended wings all help to frame views in different directions . Each space has a different feel , depending on its orientation , the amount of natural light , and the time of day .”
For example , the window in the living room affords a sweeping view across the Canterbury Plains , and has been sited so
Above left and left : Comprised of three wings and a connecting gallery space , the rural , five-bedroom house offers individual views of the surroundings from different areas of the home . The central bedroom wing extends beyond the flanking living wing and garage wing . Cantilevered end elements add lightness to the design .
Legend : 1 Living spaces and kitchen , 2 Guest suite , 3 Connecting gallery and study , 4 Bedroom wing including master suite , 5 Garage wing including second study , 6 Semi-enclosed courtyard .
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