Loch View
Framing Lake Wakatipu from the kitchen
Street-facing elevation with charred timber cladding
Living area opening directly to the landscape
Bedroom positioned to capture morning light and views
Flexible living space supporting everyday use
Charred timber cladding set against the surrounding landscape
Charred timber cladding providing texture and durability
Fine detailing expressed through structure and rhythm
Linear form following the contours of the site with slatted screens
Circulation space defined by light and vertical rhythm with reclaimed timber stair
Loch View Queenstown alteration outdoor living
Interior spaces connected through light and material continuity
Private courtyard bathroom finished with warm, tactile materials
Material detail reinforcing the architectural language
Renovation and addition in Queenstown by Stacey Farrell. A warm, light-filled home designed using passive house principles.
Loch View is a renovation and addition to an existing Queenstown home, reworked to bring light, warmth, and connection to its surroundings by Stacey Farrell Architect.
The original house was dark and inward-looking. The redesign opens it to lake and mountain views, with carefully placed windows and skylights introducing natural light deep into the plan.
A passive house approach informed the detailing, improving comfort and energy performance throughout.
Material changes - including charred timber, concrete block, and refined interior finishes - give the house a more grounded, contemporary character.
A warm, light-filled home shaped for the Queenstown climate.
Photography Ben Ruffell