Our clients purchased Lot 1 of a new subdivision in the hills above Wellington Harbour in early 2015. On the recommendation of the site developer, they got a concept and quote from a design and build company affiliated with the subdivision. Unfortunately, the design didn’t seem to compliment the land or maximise the views and sunlight. Most importantly it lacked reflection of their personality and in their view, would have just blended in as another spec-built house.

They approached Vorstermans to get an alternative design. At the first site meeting, Rob produced a hand-drawn sketch which they loved, at that point, they knew their relatively small budget wouldn’t exclude them from great design

Pre-Construction

Developed Design

Framing/Cladding

Award-winning project

After moving in our clients realised how critical it was placing the house at the top of the site. If they had gone with the original concept from the design and build company which set it much lower, the views would have been seriously compromised as other houses popped up in front of them. Nestled seamlessly on the site with thoughtful placement of the windows maximizing sunlight, the completed design reflects the client’s vibrant personalities

Winning an NZIA regional award for housing was the final confirmation our clients made the right decision by using an Architect. Check out the full details of the award-winning hillside house here

The Award-Winning House

We would like to thank everyone who was involved in this project especially Ben and his team from Makers Fabrication who managed the prefabrication and construction. For more information on this award-winning project or to discuss your own design ideas please contact Vorstermans Architects – email info@vorstermans.co.nz or phone (04) 384 8395.