Earthly delights
On the cliff at the edge of one of Auckland’s ancient volcanic craters, the Orakei Basin, a modern concrete house makes a showcase of precious stone, contemporary living and an art collection strongly tied to the land.
As you enter the home, a wall of onyx at the entrance looks equally enchanting from both the outside and inside. When the light shines through it in different ways through the day, the stone lights up like golden lava. “The changing colours of the wall make it feel like it’s almost alive,” say the owners.
The husband and wife who reside here know the unique prospect of their historic Remuera
