Coast House
Entry sequence set into the landscape at dusk
Low form sitting within the surrounding dune landscape
Roofline responding to wind, light, and exposure
Compressed entry opening into the main living spaces
Main living area defined by warmth and natural materials
Kitchen and dining spaces connected to the landscape
Long elevation opening to light and views
Interior surfaces expressing texture and material
Powder room finished with simple, durable materials
Sheltered form set into the coastal landscape
Coast House in Southland by Stacey Farrell Architect. A low, sheltered home designed using passive house principles.
The Coast House is a remote holiday home on New Zealand’s South Coast, designed by Stacey Farrell Architect. Set within the rugged landscape, the house sits low against the sand dunes, responding to wind, climate, and exposure.
The design is deliberately restrained, allowing the building to recede into its surroundings while maintaining a strong connection to the landscape.
A passive house approach informed the construction, improving comfort and energy performance in a challenging coastal environment.
Materials are simple and robust. Internally, exposed SIPs panels and natural finishes create a warm, tactile interior, giving the house a quiet, lodge-like character.
The result is a sheltered, durable home designed for living in one of New Zealand’s most exposed coastal conditions.
Photography Ben Ruffell