Takitimu House

Nested in the hills above Okahu Bay, this family dwell- ing is a sanctuary from busy Auckland city. Expertly designed, this home features a spacious open plan liv- ing area seamlessly flowing onto a large deck. A three tier structure fabricated almost completely from FSC certified structural pine provides space for four bed- rooms and three bathrooms. The roof supports a large solar panel array to provide renewable energy. With a focus on low maintenance exteriors, the de- signers chose to finish the cladding in Protector Oil Graphite, a dark grey which is expected to fade into the surroundings. The decking, pre-finished in Protector Oil Pearl has already begun to silver off, providing the ultimate low maintenance deck.