HOUSE 04 _ Clearwater Home
Location
Year
2018
Kaikainui Lane, Northwood, Christchurch
Category
Project Lead
Residential
Matt Barrett
Located within the exclusive enclave of Clearwater, this large high-end residence is defined by a strong, planar architectural language that prioritises privacy, security, and a sense of permanence. The street-facing elevation is deliberately closed and composed, using layered planes and controlled openings to create a robust, monolithic presence that shields the home from public view.
Beyond the threshold, the architecture opens dramatically to the landscape. Living spaces unfold toward expansive rear views, with large areas of glazing dissolving the boundary between inside and out. Generous planar overhangs extend from the building envelope, providing shade, shelter, and a strong horizontal emphasis while framing outdoor living areas and long outlooks across the site.
Natural stone is used as a primary material, grounding the home within its setting and reinforcing the sense of solidity and longevity. Combined with refined detailing and restrained material transitions, the architecture achieves a balance between strength and sophistication.
The result is a private, inwardly protected residence that reveals its true scale and generosity to the rear—an elegant, landscape-facing home that offers security and calm at the street, and openness, light, and connection within.
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