An undulating alpine site in Bendemeer near Lake Hayes, Queenstown, inspired the design of this house, which consists of a series of gabled forms that reflect the peaks seen in this mountainous environment. Designed by Warrick Webber Architecture, the buildings are arranged across the site to take in different aspects of the view and to allow for privacy and shelter. A central outdoor living zone is tucked between the buildings, providing space to enjoy the changing scenery in all seasons.

A COLORSTEELⓇ Slate Endura alpine tray roof with swage was chosen for the project, due to its hardiness in the often harsh environment as well as its sleek appearance. This is balanced against the rustic look of Corten Steel cladding, boardform concrete and vertical weatherboards of varying widths. Louvred upper windows in the living pavilion counter the vertical lines of the cladding and roofing, and allow for solar gain to be managed in the warmer months.

Nestled into the hill side, this project in Tawharanui is perfectly situated to capture the spectacular view of the bay. Colorsteel® in a corrugate profile was chosen as the cladding to reference the rural farm buildings found in the area. A mix of colours, COLORSTEEL Ebony for the roof and  Pioneer Red for the cladding, provide a striking contrast for the building. 

Raglan’s ‘Two Sheds’, built by Wainui Construction, make use of a Trapezoidal profile in Colorsteel Titania. This combination gives a strong architectural finish over the large areas of cladding and roofing and also provides a reference to the rural roots of the area, contrasting nicely with the weatherboards. The combination of both colours and textures anchors the building to its site and ties in well with the native landscaping that surrounds.

Designed by Chris Tate, COLORSTEEL FlaxPod® Matte was used on this Waihi bach. The unique matte finish diffuses light allowing the building to merge with its natural surroundings. The trapezoidal profile offers a clean sharp look.

A ColorsteelSlate roof in a tray profile was chosen to crown this Lake Hayes project, for its hardiness in the often-harsh environment as well as for its sleek appearance.