A study of light and dark
Light vertical cedar cladding juxtaposed with dark horizontal cedar alludes to the light and charred driftwood found along the adjacent shoreline.
Light vertical cedar cladding juxtaposed with dark horizontal cedar alludes to the light and charred driftwood found along the adjacent shoreline.
A splash of corten steel breaks up the cedar and metal cladding, enveloping an outdoor fireplace setting off the kitchen.
A splash of corten steel breaks up the cedar and metal cladding, enveloping an outdoor fireplace setting off the kitchen.
Light cedar cladding supplied by PlaceMakers was stained with a ‘Dune’ shade of Dryden Oil to evoke the colours found on the nearby beach.
South Architects used contrasting timbers and the interplay of vertical and horizontal lines to create the striking façade.
Partner content: This seaside home in Christchurch’s Sumner draws on both site and context for its exterior cladding, alluding to the ubiquitous driftwood at the nearby water’s edge.
Home owners Jane and Ken Jones love walking their dog along the beach and architect Craig South drew on that reference when designing this project on the Sumner Esplanade in Christchurch.
“You often find driftwood on the beach that’s been in a bonfire,” says Craig. “It’s charred on the underside and a bit lighter on the top. We used that story in the design of this house by drawing reference to the driftwood through a mixture of claddings.” Craig says they also tried to draw the natural colours inside, using the site’s uninterrupted sea views to give as many living spaces as possible a good look at the ocean.
The dark horizontal cedar on the underside of the house contrasts with the lighter vertical cedar and metal cladding that wraps the rest of the home. A ‘Dune’ shade of Dryden Oil has been used to treat the lighter cedar and a Resene stain gives the darker cedar its colour.
Owners Jane and Ken are happy with how the design reflects the colour palette of the beach and the local environment.
“We now have an award-winning home that’s a work of art, that we’re very proud of and love living in,” says Ken.
Metzger Builders completed the build, including all the intricate angles that required expert accuracy. PlaceMakers supplied the timber cladding and is proud to be part of the team that made this dream home a reality.
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