On a ridge with wraparound views of the regional park and a kilometre of golden-sand, this Long Bay property enjoys a slice-of-Kiwi-paradise location: close to the city but a million miles away.   This lifestyle block called for a modern farmhouse, where traces of the rural vernacular in shed-like forms met a contemporary palette of durable materials.

 

Featuring two gabled pavilions – one tall, one small – are connected by a central entry link. The exterior mixes precast concrete with cedar, vertical shiplap and batten details.

 

An outdoor living area with louvres is a sheltered space to sit and contemplate the view. Inside, the living zone is anchored by a mammoth concrete fireplace – robust against the lightness of floor-to-ceiling glazing.