marmol radziner: hawkesbury residence

'hawkesbury residence' by marmol radziner, mt barker, wanaka, new zealand
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all images courtesy of marmol radziner


at the base of the wanaka valley, the 'hawkesbury residence' by los angeles-based marmol radziner overlooks the
rolling farmland of mt barker, new zealand. oriented with an elongated elevation towards the north, the dwelling is protected
by a deep roof eave to block the strong sun of the southern hemisphere while framing the distant alpine peaks. approaching the homestead,
the structure is encompassed by and recedes into the barren hillside beyond. the linear configuration and shallow footprint allows
sweeping mountain views from all of the interior rooms which are framed by the roofline and cedar deck.



(left) entry
(right) side deck
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an entry path parallels a stone retaining wall which contains integrated benches and outdoor fireplace. the common and
private areas are placed within separate volumes and have been connected with a stair. bordered with a continuous sliding
glass perimeter, the great room including the kitchen and living room may be opened to unify the indoor and outdoor dining area.
a wood wall encloses the study, bathrooms and ladder to a bedroom loft. the master and children's sleeping areas are set aside
within a private wing with unobstructed views of the landscape.



kitchen
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kitchen
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great room
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fireplace
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great room
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view to the landscape
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pool deck
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view from the great room
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stair
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bedroom
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upper level corridor
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dwelling is framed by a hill beyond
image © emily andrews



dwelling is framed by a hill beyond
image © emily andrews



site plan
A. parking court
B. deck
C. pool
D. residence
E. planter
F. patio



floor plan / level 0
A. parking court
B. walkway
C. planter
D. fireplace
E. pool
F. pool deck
G. deck
H. great room
I. powder room
J. closet
K. pantry
L. laundry
M. hallway
N. bedroom
O. bath
P. master bath
Q. master bedroom
R. side deck


project info:


project: hawkesbury residence
location: mt barker, wanaka, new zealand
site description: north facing sloped site with mountain views
square footage: 2150 , (200sqm) , (3 bedroom, 2.5 baths)
project type: single family residence

design architect: marmol radziner
executive architect: herriot + melhuish: architecture
project team (mr): ron radziner (design principal), leo marmol (managing principal), stephanie hobbs (design associate)
project team (hma): max herriot (project director), karl wipatene (project architect), kylie adamson (project team)
interior designer: white interiors
landscape architect: baxter design group ltd
general contractor: tony quirk builders ltd
enviromental engineer: chris rowe
electrical engineer: none licensed cadastral suveryor + civil engineer: patterson pitts
quantity surveyor: wt partnership
structural engineer: dunning thornton consultants
geotechnical engineer: geo consulting ltd