Residential ArchitectureHousesThis Mountain Retreat is a Subtle Insertion in the Alpine Landscape

This Mountain Retreat is a Subtle Insertion in the Alpine Landscape

This Mountain Retreat is a Subtle Insertion in the Alpine Landscape (1)

Mountain Retreat was designed by New Zealand studio Fearon Hay Architects.

Description by Fearon Hay Architects: This alpine retreat is a small structure set within a high country station, adjacent Lake Wakatipu, Central Otago. The colours and textures of the cladding integrate the building into the gravel tracks, exposed rock faces and scree slopes of the alpine environment. The architecture seeks to be a subtle insertion in the alpine landscape. The internal environment is both muscular and refined, referencing the toughness of the environment while providing comfort required for a retreat in the mountains.

Project: Mountain Retreat
Location: Lake Wakatipu, Central Otago, New Zealand
Project Team: Tim Hay, Jeff Fearon, Gordon Gallagher, Robin Geiselhardt / Fearon Hay Architects
Photographs: Patrick Reynolds

This Mountain Retreat is a Subtle Insertion in the Alpine Landscape (2)

Fearon Hay Architects, roof, alpine house

Fearon Hay Architects, roof, stone house

Fearon Hay Architects, interior design

Fearon Hay Architects, living room

Fearon Hay Architects, kitchen, interior design

This Mountain Retreat is a Subtle Insertion in the Alpine Landscape (15)

This Mountain Retreat is a Subtle Insertion in the Alpine Landscape (8)

This Mountain Retreat is a Subtle Insertion in the Alpine Landscape (4)

This Mountain Retreat is a Subtle Insertion in the Alpine Landscape (13)

This Mountain Retreat is a Subtle Insertion in the Alpine Landscape (16)

Fearon Hay Architects, bedroom, interiors

This Mountain Retreat is a Subtle Insertion in the Alpine Landscape (10)

This Mountain Retreat is a Subtle Insertion in the Alpine Landscape (11)

Thank you for reading this article!

Amagansett Modular House by MB Architecture

Our clients, a couple with 3 children, had purchased a triangular, wooded, corner lot on high ground in Amagansett, NY and contacted us to explore means of building a house for their summer and year-round-weekend use.

Chelmer House Renovation by Dion Seminara Architecture

Chelmer House is a contemporary single-family house renovated by Dion Seminara Architecture.

Cloud House by Akin Atelier

Cloud house is a private home located at Bondi Beach. The concept was to maximise the opportunity for light to interact with the surfaces of the house, like the facets of a cloud. The Cloud house is open towards the East of the site to benefit from the morning sun, while the internal courtyard allows sun throughout the day to flood the double height living area.

How To Create A Spa-Like Experience At Comfort Of Your Home

If you find making time for a packed schedule challenging, the best alternative is to incorporate a spa into your home instead.

Sleek Pavilion-Style Weekend House in Rural Latvia

KRM House is a pavilion-style weekend house informed by the ancient Latvian farmstead – the viensēta. The extravagance-free holiday home encourages a mindful awareness of place and time.

Recommended Stories