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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.
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This modern A-frame cabin in Canterbury's high country, by Studio Well, is a robust "adventure whare" for outdoor enthusiasts. The exterior uses locally milled macrocarpa and dark COLORSTEEL to blend into the alpine landscape.
Inside, a voluminous living area features an earthy palette of cork, plywood, and vibrant Resene paints inspired by nature. The design celebrates its exposed structure with a "No. 8 wire" honesty, creating a sustainable base camp for enjoying the mountains.
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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