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Adventure whare: A modern take on the A-frame cabin

This compact abode is cut from the cloth of the traditional A-frame and woven with a decidedly modern spin of colour.

Clare Chapman
Last updated: 1 February 2024 | 4 min read

Envisioned as a base camp for outdoor activities in the vast expanse of Canterbury’s high country, this compact abode is cut from the cloth of the traditional A-frame, and woven with a decidedly modern spin of colour and texture that echoes the alpine environment.

Exposed rafters give the cabin a sense of grounding; macrocarpa weatherboards meet a dark Colorsteel that recesses the east and west elevations into the natural landscape

The hero of the kitchen is the rear cabinetry, painted in Resene Log Cabin; the lighter, more whimsical hue of Resene Flax was used for storage cupboards to either side

Exposed beams and a simple material palette create a relaxed aesthetic, perfectly suited to the rural alpine setting

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Clare Chapman Clare Chapman