Stunning photography by Andrew Smith…
Within New Zealand, Smith loves to head over to either Queenstown for their majestic lakes and mountains or to Muriwai and Karekare for their beautiful black sand beaches. Since the country is one of the first places to see the sun rise everyday, “The landscape takes on a truly dramatic look when the light is low – this makes the mornings and evenings excellent times to capture some stunning imagery.”
via My Modern Metropolis.
Ever imagined what heaven looks like? Maybe just a little bit like New Zealand. And when the scenery is so spectacular then Te Kaitaka, a retreat located on the shores of beautiful Lake Wanaka in the South Island is the perfect design solution. Inspired by folded paper it is by architects Stevens Lawson. Te Kaitaka has just been announced as NZ Home of the Year, the third win by Stevens Lawson.
A strong contrast belies the urban condition of this high street against the parallel service street to the rear of the site. The back street is primarily a service lane and has remained largely undeveloped and unplanned through its evolution. Its streetscape is therefore architecturally unconsidered and haphazard in its appearance.
via CONTEMPORIST.
Loving this cabin over looking the Bay of Islands in New Zealand, one of the most beautiful places in the world…
This prefab cabin is designed and owned by architect Andre Hodgskin. It is located in the middle of nature on Waiheke Island in New Zealand. This modern cottage, between the green hills and blue ocean, perfectly suits the nature and blends perfectly into the landscape.
via style-files.com.