Overlooking Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu and boasting stunning views out to Cecil Peak and the nearby mountain ranges, Waiora is possibly New Zealand’s finest home. Peacefully nestled in an exclusive gated community surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature, the home is just a short 8-minute drive from the heart of Queenstown.
Location
Queenstown, New Zealand
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Peter Marment
Design team
B Group with Design Base Architecture
Built area
1245 m² including decks
Visualization
Walker & Co
Client
Early Ground Works
Typology
Residential › House
Design Base Architecture: The property has been designed in a way that sees it disappear into the landscape yet still giving guests incredible views and absolute privacy. The design encompasses everything from an on-site kitchen garden and orchard to a yoga and wellness studio through to its micro-distillery.
Project name
Waimarino (Maori for Still Waters)
Architecture firm
Design Base Architecture, New Zealand & Fearon Hay Architects
Location
Edge of Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown, New Zealand
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe After Effects (video), Adobe Photoshop (stills)
Principal architect
Peter Marment
Built area
Luxury Villas = 75.6 m², Premium Villas = 99.2 m², Owners Residence = 738 m², TOTAL 2835.6 m²
Visualization
Walker and Co
Typology
Luxury accommodation / Real estate investment