RK Residence is a minimal residence situated in Wellington, New Zealand, designed by Seear-Budd Ross. In tune with its pure environment, this residence is a harmonious mix of weathered timber and light-weight, sand-toned parts, emulating the native surroundings by means of texture and tone whereas mirroring the architectural fashion of the area. Its elegant simplicity permits it to combine seamlessly with the panorama, an impact achieved by a number of design options. The broad, low-profile hip roof, attribute of the native structure, provides the primary clue to this integration. In addition to being a nod to the regional design language, the roof is vital to a cohesive exterior, because it gracefully unifies the storage and the residential unit, enhancing the sense of tranquility and continuity with the encompassing terrain.
The exterior simplicity belies the house’s voluminous inside, additional amplified by the considerate design of the doorway and the pavilion-style structure. The doorway, clad completely in New Zealand-grown macrocarpa – a timber recognized for its spicy perfume, is considerably cave-like in its ambiance. Nevertheless, it offers technique to a starkly completely different residing pavilion. The vaulted ceiling, clad in the identical macrocarpa, leads into an open area the place pure mild floods in, providing sweeping views of the ocean. Regardless of its grandeur, the residing space stays unpretentious and welcoming, an impact augmented by meticulous craftsmanship all through the house.
Past the residing pavilion, a two-story sleeping pavilion occupies the rear of the plot, its rooftop terrace completely poised to catch the night solar. Separating the 2 constructions is an inside courtyard, bridged by a glazed passageway that seamlessly hyperlinks the back and front of the house. The entrance of the home is intentionally open, fostering a visual connection to the road and harbor. In distinction, the courtyard and sleeping pavilion are designed to offer growing privateness, a function that culminates within the residing pavilion, the place sliding glass doorways on two sides provide unrestricted views from the guts of the house to its broader environment.
Images by Rory Gardiner
