This new house has been gracefully inserted into an established neighbourhood surrounded by mature kānuka trees. From the private yet inviting entranceway, the house draws you in, through an interior gallery, to the heart of the home where views expand out through the treetops to the mountains beyond. With its well-considered material palette, well defined spaces – including an exterior room that provides long views from a sheltered position – and control of natural light, this house is a pleasure to visit.