With its intriguing architecture and bold use of colour, this Peka Peka residence demands attention. It’s also superbly private. Extra-long bunker-like garages offer separation from the street. The narrow 290sqm structure sprawls across its share of a subdivided site. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, open-plan living, multiple dining spaces, a wine cellar and large entertaining deck, it’s ideal for hosting guests.

The interior is all clean lines and soaring volumes. Large exposed steel frames contain huge picture windows, which lap up natural light and put lake views on full display. Exposed concrete floors bask in the passive solar gain. Partial macrocarpa and plywood features soften the interiors. Splashes of colour add a pop amidst widespread white.

Attention to detail and fastidious workmanship were essential to the success of this design. Robust construction materials, including precast concrete and zinc cladding, are in their element. These will ensure the home stands up to anything the hostile coastal environment throws at it. Cause for celebration, we say.