Ross Creek House

Ross Creek House

Maori Hill, Dunedin

Ross Creek House sits on the edge of a cliff, overhanging a native reserve that borders Dunedin City. A stone base and large stone chimneys, ground the building on the rocky outcrops, whilst continuous glass walls, framed by tall external timber columns, enclose and suspend the light interior volumes within the bush setting.

The design is contemporary with a robust character, that emanates from the use of warm and natural, colours and materials.

“This generously proportioned house is set among trees with bush-clad views toward the Ross Creek valley. Its simple horizontal lines and vertical divisions of space give it a serene connection to the outside world in a delightful and uncomplicated way. The clever use of natural light and materials – wood, textured concrete, steel and glass – lends an ethereal quality." 

– NZIA Awards Jury Citation

Type
New Residence
Family Home

Size
450m2

Year
2008

Awards
2010 – NZIA Local Award for Architecture
2012/2013 – Trends Top 30 New Zealand Homes

Published
Trends Magazine – New Homes – Vol. 26, No. 09