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Living on the edge: New Zealand's best clifftop homes
Here are five stunning clifftop homes where the house and dramatic surroundings combine to striking effect.
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Discover how top New Zealand architects design stunning homes for dramatic clifftop locations, balancing incredible views with challenging site conditions.
Each home features a unique architectural solution:
- Bowden House by Belinda George Architects turns away from the sea.
- V House by Studio John Irving gradually reveals its coastal views.
- Pomare Bach by RTA Studio is split into two pavilions.
- Lantern House by Herbst Architects extends out over the cliff.
- Muriwai House by Julian Guthrie is anchored by a thick concrete wall.
1. Bowden House by Belinda George Architects
Bowden House by Belinda George Architects. Photography by Simon Devitt.
2. V House by Studio John Irving
V House by Studio John Irving. Photography by Simon Wilson.
3. Pomare Bach by RTA Studio
Pomare Bay Bach by RTA Studio. Photography by Patrick Reynolds.
4. Lantern House by Herbst Architects
Lantern House by Herbst Architects. Photography by Jackie Meiring.
5. Muriwai House by Julian Guthrie
Muriwai House by Julian Guthrie Architects. Photography by Patrick Reynolds.
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