Set within the impressive Central Otago landscape, this architecturally designed holiday home is a place of connection where this extended family can come together to share, feast and entertain.
Designed by Dunedin architectural firm Mason and Wales, the home exemplifies popular features of the modern Kiwi home: open-plan living that encourages conversation and connection, with a focus on a seamless transition between the indoors and out.
The design of the Clyde home is contemporary, while the interior scheme responds to the stark contrast of seasons that Central Otago is so well known for. Layering, texture and rich tones create a cosy, warm interior space complete with an Escea indoor fireplace. The exterior’s dark tones and gable form allow the building to blend into its alpine surroundings while protecting it from the elements.
Comprising two separate pavilions, the two spaces are connected by a central outdoor courtyard. The main pavilion house is offset by a smaller, second pavilion which caters for the influx of visiting grandchildren with several built-in bunk beds – a place where the children and visiting family can retreat to after a busy day on the ski fields, or a summer’s day spent on the lake.
Within the outdoor courtyard, Escea’s epic EK1550 outdoor fireplace kitchen takes centre stage. Sitting upon a concrete plinth hearth and surrounded in black steel, the outdoor grill and fireplace will give this family feasting and entertaining hours long into the night.
The beauty of the EK is its ability to transition from a professional flame-grilling appliance to a roaring outdoor fireplace in a matter of minutes. The option of grills, hot plates, meat hooks and even a pizza oven accessory means there’s plenty of grilling options and ample room to feed a crowd.
When the night wears on, there’s space for the grandkids to toast marshmallows while the adults enjoy a vino or two under the stars.
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