Thank you all for taking the time to watch our video showcasing the breathtaking Waimataruru by Pac Studio and Kristina Pickford Design! The architectural brilliance and the seamless integration with nature truly make this home a masterpiece. For more of the latest and greatest in architecture, interior design and house tours, make sure to order Issue No. 12 of our tri-annual hardcopy print publication - thelocalproject.com.au/publication/issue-12/ or our hardcover book ‘10’ - thelocalproject.com.au/product/10-celebrating-10-issues-of-the-local-project/
The view from the home is breathtaking. I love how the home is nestled in the landscape. And I love how it's possible to be sheltered from the rain by the home yet one can still be outside to experience the weather. I love the duality of the home with darker woods to one side and then you open the door to a home with lightly colored woods. It's a beautiful home.
Of all the towering achievements with this beautiful and powerful home, I think the use of timber throughout is the hero. I love the display of indigenous art on the walls, the sand used in the red oxide wall, the location of the home and the reforestation project surrounding it
TLP always inspiring my art (way of living, being, my work, all the things) to another level 🙏🏻 thank you for sharing. Truly a gift. Also, the quote at 5:06. "It's difficult when you have such an extraordinary sight, because you only get one chance to make sure you do it properly. No second chances." That's a wisdom. 💫
I love the location of this home. Breathtaking view of the beach to the north & the lush forest to the south. Smart design yet fully functional. Thanks Local Project
Wow. So well thought out and with so much feel and authentic effort. Not just a story, but really in service to the surroundings and the people. Amazing outcome.
This is a marvelous design. The sense of seperation and volume is very nice. Id enjoy experiencing a space like this. It would be fun to entertain, work and relax in. It must be very inspiring to be in.
El lugar dónde está ubicada es mágico y la casa está perfectamente integrada. El exterior con su madera gastada y los juegos de listones jugando con la luz, el interior elegante y con una modestia bella y llena de arte en sus espacios y matices de color. Orden, sencillez y acogedor. Es una de mis casas preferidas sin duda. Orgánica, viva, serena,integrada en el entorno.
This is a beautiful house and I love that it's mentioned that the house, location, and people have a 'spirit' and that's what gives me goose bumps. A house is not just a house, it's more than that, and when design beautifully works with and enhances the spirit of the the place and the people, well in my opinion that's a master stroke. I think that the designs coming out of New Zealand are absolutely incredible. Well Done.
This is one of the most beautiful houses I've ever seen. Deep respect to the care and consideration that went into it. Truly a marvel. Some things I'm wondering about: - How geographically reachable is it - can you practically live there? - Was public nature sacrificed for this? How do you attain such a location? - How does one get the funds to do something like this - can anyone with a normal job actually attain this or do you have to be born into wealth? Basically I'm curious about cost and the inside story :P - Can anyone reasonably accomplish such a wonderful achievement without making it their lifes work, or should you devote your entire life to it? I guess not having kids helps
Just extraordinary design and architecture. Just beautiful. What a privilege to have built and own a home like this. The only thing that perplexes me is why The Local Project videos are so short. Most of the homes showcased could easily do justice to a 30 minute video.
I’m an engineer and hence can be a linear thinker; architects have sometimes baffled me, even though I worked with some as a fresh graduate. This design and its description are wonderful. Seeing something of this beauty in my native land, while I’m baking hot in a poorly ventilated apartment in southern France, makes me want to be home. While we’ll put a simple house on the family’s plot at the beach, I have big plans for creating a walkway through native bush on the slopes below.
you are good at your job and they are good at their jobs because they have been educated and trained in the field. Furthermore the local project shows the work that's a way above the average so don't worry and focus on your job.
I think that the concept of this house and the underlying motivations for the design are good. The only downside that I see are multiple levels interconnected by staircases, making it difficult for elderly, or physically challenged people to navigate it very easily. And that could be a bother.
Good sustainability by incorporating the home into the landscape.. like the innovation of using the sea-sand in the wall. Wood is always a favouritw wt me, but i can't use too much because of termites....well done you two
From the vid, the landowners are planting native bush (forest) on their section., which is now regenerating (selfseeding/seeded by birds coming there).
REALLY want to find the interior items that were showcased in all LocalProject videos!! Table lamps, Sofas, Tables, Chairs, and everything!! How/where can I find them?!!?
Looks beautiful in every way imaginable, but what occurred in Maui should make everyone proceed with caution when building in area with a heavy fuel (flammable material) load.🤔
So we don’t have a lot of bush fires in New Zealand (unless they are human made). The climate is not like Australia where it gets that hot and dry. You’re more likely to get beaten up in the wind in a house like this. Our forests in NZ are beautiful and can often be a bit damp!
The Coromandel gets over 700mm of rain annually, so they would use rainwater. As far as power goes, it probably is closer than you realise to a (little) road and power lines. Or it could be offgrid (solar).
