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New Zealand alpine architecture: seven homes at height that deliver design excellence
Promising spectacular views and extreme weather conditions, check out New Zealand’s alpine architecture.

Bivvy House by Vaughn McQuarrie
A bivouac-inspired home on the Queenstown-Glenorchy Road. Image: Simon Devitt
Alpine Terrace House by Fearon Hay Architects
Alpine Terrace House in Queenstown. Image: Simon Wilson.
McAdam House by Design + Make Architects
An alpine home in Queenstown whose rooflines are inspired by European mountain chalets. Image: Ben Ruffell
Queenstown Guest House by Woods Bagot
A contemporary Queenstown alpine cottage. Image: Patrick Reynolds
Te Kea Hut by Rafe Maclean Architects
Inspired by DoC huts, this home offers more than meets the eye. Image: Simon Devitt
Luggate House by Chaney & Norman Architects
Luggate House. Image: Andrew Urquhart
Cardrona Hut by RTA Studio
A modest alpine home in Cardrona, Otago. Image: Patrick Reynolds
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