This new family home perches lightly at the top of a large hill looking out to Nelson Harbour with spectacular mountain and sea views. Designed with family in mind, we took advantage of the site’s height and projected a large deck alongside the house.

This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is filled with warm woods, open living areas and an emphasis on outdoor living. The open-plan kitchen, dining and living areas open out to a custom-designed pergola that filters in dappled light through cedar battens above. Spanning nearly 8m, sliding doors create a smooth transition between inside and outside, intended for frequent entertaining. Sliding bay windows and built-in seating were designed for seamless conversations to outdoor bench seat decking.
The overall form was designed to emphasise the dramatic landscape, with mono-pitch roofs and black facades enveloping warm cedar-clad interior deck spaces. Large areas of the interior are lined with cozy white-washed plywood that contrasts with large floor-to-ceiling sliding doors and extensive glazing.