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How this rural home brings a contemporary urban edge to its setting
Smartly dressed & designed for its location, this understated sleek black box fits effortlessly into the landscape.
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This rural home by Box architects brings a contemporary urban edge to its Kaiwaka setting. The "sleek black box" design features dark Abodo shiplap and a mono-pitch roof, blending a modernist aesthetic with its farm-like surroundings.
To embrace the views while managing wind exposure, extensive glazing from Altherm was used. This includes large APL Architectural Series sliders for seamless indoor-outdoor flow and Metro Series joinery, creating a light-filled home that responds intelligently to its environment.
An expansive outlook that embraces the location and all that comes with it.
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