Built on a grand scale overlooking Lake Rotokauri, this large country house spreads gracefully across the site, taking full advantage of the space available and the stunning views on all sides. The bold form and sculptural simplicity of the building belies its intricate detail, an example of which is the way sunlight is diffused over the stained timber and glass facades. Internally, innovative use of grooved MDF sheets and spot lights filter light across adjacent walls at night.