The clients wanted a contemporary home fit for the next phase of their lives as their children became independent.

Given the large amenities required from the outset it was decided that part of the building would be stacked to reduce the overall footprint and to maximise outdoor areas.

An elevated living area was positioned at the west end of the site to ensure views were not obstructed by any future developments.

Two bedroom wings were connected off this living area creating a north facing, sheltered courtyard with a large in ground swimming pool for the kids to cool off during the summer months. 

The site’s orientation called for maximum glazing on north and west faces for sunlight and a large skylight was included in the main living space to capture sunlight throughout the seasons.

Two bedroom wings connect to the main living space and flank the south boundary to create an inner north facing courtyard. Stepping up half a level, the upper bedroom wing provides elevation and a unique perspective to the rest of the home. The master bedroom sits at the top with views to the main courtyard and the mountains beyond.

The exterior palette is a mix of solid plaster to the lower levels, cedar cladding to the upper level living wing and solid plaster to the bedroom wings. The entry wall is clad in locally sourced schist veneer with a bagged finish.

Arrowfields features highly energy efficient systems: Maxraft foundation with hydronic underfloor heating powered by a heat pump system, and the mid-floor is also concrete with hydronic heating. Exterior walls are all polyblock and the windows are high performance Elitfonster triple glazed timber-aluminium composite European windows.