Jacks Retreat

Jacks Retreat

Jack’s Point Preserve, Queenstown

Situated 19km from the centre of Queenstown, positioned next to the 7th hole of the Jack’s Point Golf Course, Jacks Retreat enjoys panoramic views over Lake Wakatipu and mountain ranges to the west, and equally breathtaking views of the Remarkables mountain range to the east.

The architecture is powerful and sophisticated, holding an immense respect for its inhabitants and the surrounding landscape.  This large and commanding retreat is beautifully crafted with natural materials, including stone, ​​​​​​​concrete, steel, glass and timber.

“A stone fortification from afar, this home sits embedded in its landscape as a playful allusion to an imaginary history. A carefully arranged sequence of spaces create connection in an informal way, with a vernacular approach to planning that suggests a building that has evolved slowly over time. The textural beauty of Glenorchy stone, used predominantly throughout, provides a sculptural quality and surface richness that evokes the local landscape. The house achieves grandeur without grandiosity.”

– NZIA Jury Awards Citation

Type
New Residence

Year
2016

Visit
Jacks Retreat

Photography
Simon Devitt

Awards
2022 – NZIA Local Award, Housing