Flow is a word central to this dreamy Northland coastal property. Rooms and spaces in all three levels glide from one to another, and in the middle level, out to a pool and deck. From the three-level house, you can also witness the ebb and flow of the Pacific below. North-facing and sun-drenched, it perches above one of the most impressive white-sand beaches in the region, and has four bedrooms, three living zones and four bathrooms. At 438sqm, it’s also expansive. One of the project challenges was to fit as much house as practical onto the site and integrate as much technology as possible into the high-end details and finishes. At an early stage it was clear the clients wanted to lead design of the interior fit-out, form, function and sometimes architecture – which resulted in a large Pinterest collection.

The building team put all of its carpentry, adaptability and management skills into practice to turn the clients’ vision into reality and produce this stunning home. Imagine every luxury, tech or future-proofing extra and you’ll find it here. Think a resort-style pool, spa and landscaping, louvre-roof outdoor room, home theatre with cinema seats, a lift and virtual pool fencing that uses point-to-point beams. Not all projects have happy endings, but this one was rewarding for the clients, who are now considered good friends. Friends with a luxury beach home with a heck of a smart personality.