Contemporary House in New Zealand Combines Privacy with Openness

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Tiled shower stall is hidden behind the walls - Tiled shower stall is hidden behind the walls

Bath - Bath

The bedroom too opens to the outdoors with a huge window - The bedroom too opens to the outdoors with a huge window

Glazed hallway is light and bright - Glazed hallway is light and bright

Kitchen lighting is as functional - Kitchen lighting is as functional

Decor accents - Decor accents

Simple kitchen design involves Corian countertops and upper shelves - Simple kitchen design involves Corian countertops and upper shelves

Another window seat in the kitchen overlooks the green landscape - Another window seat in the kitchen overlooks the green landscape

Lighting is simple and functional - Lighting is simple and functional

A long corridor ends with a cozy window seat - A long corridor ends with a cozy window seat

A small patio-ed area in front of the dining room leads to the green backyard - A small patio-ed area in front of the dining room leads to the green backyard

Living area with a dining room - Living area with a dining room

Minimal yard - Minimal yard

Wood-clad walls give the house privacy - Wood-clad walls give the house privacy

The yard is filled witih flower beds - The yard is filled witih flower beds

A medium fence provides the yard with boundaries - A medium fence provides the yard with boundaries

House Under Eaves - House Under Eaves

Contemporary House in New Zealand Combines Privacy with Openness

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Tiled shower stall is hidden behind the walls

The bedroom too opens to the outdoors with a huge window

Simple kitchen design involves Corian countertops and upper shelves

Another window seat in the kitchen overlooks the green landscape

A long corridor ends with a cozy window seat

A small patio-ed area in front of the dining room leads to the green backyard

A medium fence provides the yard with boundaries

House Under Eaves designed by MRTN Architects stands less than an hour from Auckland in a new subdivision filled with family homes and trees. Sleek and stylish contemporary house hides its residents from prying eyes, while its medium height fence surrounds the property from all sides.

Grey wood siding contrasts with darker cladding and roof and black steel window frames. The latter cut through the structure to provide enough natural light and views for comfortable modern living.

House’s facade seems to consist of a few supporting walls that protrude and partially disguise the numerous windows. At the back, there is a glass backyard entrance and just a couple of gaps.

Gravel mixed with putting green surrounds the property. Wooden planters are keeping weeds contained but also at the level with the windows.

The house interior features lots of wood as well. White plastered walls balance it out, creating a more modern look. Tiles in the bath and kitchen add a different interesting element to the interior. Numerous seats take advantage of huge square windows. There is one in each room, it seems. Although the overall decor seems pretty minimal, wood texture and natural lighting do a great job giving it plenty of detail.