BY SEEAR-BUDD ROSS
RK RESIDENCE
Crafted mainly from weathered timber and sand-coloured materials, this home settles softly into the landscape while placing a focus on restfulness. Inspired by the typical typology of the area, the stretched hip roof creates a wide, low-slung profile. This element was integral in the pursuit of a highly unified exterior, as it neatly encompasses the home and the garage, creating continuity and calm.
The seamless exterior reveals little of the sense of volume within — a feeling enhanced by the arrival sequence. Clad in New Zealandgrown macrocarpa that emits a spicy scent, the entry nook is a cavelike space. It opens with a sense of release
