Parihoa Farmhouse in New Zealand by Pattersons Associates

This farmhouse created by Pattersons Associates, located in New Zealand, responds to the environment as a fortress enclosing a luxury sanctuary for family living. The site conditions presented a challenge, specifically the need to protect from the wind. The external walls are made of concrete in a layered system of vertical tanalized battens that almost look like weathered copper plates, creating a kind of moisture-locking system. The home reflects its owner’s robust outdoor lifestyle (raising sheep!), and the atrium with pool is a nice feature to have.

Architect: Pattersons Associates
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Materials: Concrete, glass, steel, wood paneling
Project Area: 4500 square feet
Photos: Jean-Luc Laloux

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Joel Pirela is a creative director, writer, and designer with a passion for modern architecture, interiors, and technology. Based in Miami, he has spent more than two decades working in branding and creative strategy while writing about contemporary design and the products that shape everyday life.