Roberts Gray Architects Designs SKI House with Blockwork and Charred Timber in New Zealand
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Jon Astbury
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Summary
Roberts Gray Architects designed SKI House in Wānaka, New Zealand, featuring exposed blockwork walls contrasted with lightweight steel and blackened timber screens. The house was created for the parents of studio co-founder James Gray, who have lived adjacent to the site for over 20 years. The design strategically positions the home to maximize mountain views while creating a private, sheltered environment that responds to the local climate and landscape.
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Overlooking the nearby mountains, the house is designed for the parents of studio co-founder James Gray, who have lived next to the site for over two decades.
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