WANAKA LODGE
Pattersons
ARCHITECTS
Pattersons Associates
MANUFACTURERS
Craftstone, Nuralite
ARCHITECTS IN CHARGE
Andrew Patterson, Davor Popadich, Andrew Mitchell
PHOTOGRAPHS
Emily Andrews
AREA
2226.0 m2
YEAR
2008
LOCATION
Wanaka, New Zealand
CATEGORY
Cabins & Lodges
Text description provided by architect.
The lodge is made up of three interconnected living volumes, crafted from local stone around a private courtyard. The volumes house the owners house, the childrens house and a flexible hanger-type space containing a large motor home.
Based on the form of a ‘masseria’ – a fortified stone building in southern Italy with an insular courtyard, the arrangement of the volumes creates a series of outdoor spaces alive with a theatrical quality set around a tranquil water feature. The courtyard entry is concealed by large steel and translucent fiberglass doors.
Matching wall cladding brings light into the living spaces while retaining privacy while large windows frame specific views of the surrounding mountains.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.
The two large pavilions and private courtyard is crafted from local schist stone. The stone is punctuated by large openings, framing specific views of the surrounding mountains.
