The Black House part two - Architecturally designed with passive house methodology this Queenstown home won Green Home of the Year 2022 by Architect Stacey Farrell
The Black House part two - The north facing deck in Arthurs Point captures all day sun for this Queenstown home designed by local Architect Stacey Farrell
The Black House part two - The Black House Part One and Part Two in Queenstown by Architectural firm Stacey Farrell
The Black House part two - The Herringbone ceiling matches the floor in this Architecturally designed award-winning home in Queenstown designed by Architect Stacey Farrell
The Black House part two - Kitchen design by Stacey Farrell in Queenstown
The Black House part two - Indoor outdoor flow designed by Stacey Farrell for this residential home in Arthurs Point Queenstown New Zealand
The Black House part two - Jack the dog enjoys his favourite summer spot on the deck at the black house in Queenstown
The Black House part two - The textured exterior walls reference the green nature and native trees at the Black House designed by Stacey Farrell in Queenstown
The Black House part two - The primary bedroom at the black house in Queenstown was designed by Architect Stacey Farrell to capture sunlight and views of the surrounding hills
The Black House part two - The black tub and black bathroom were designed by Architect Stacey Farrell to immerse the owners in nature surrounded by trees at this home in Queenstown
The Black House part two - The two forms complement each other at this residential staged build project in Queenstown by Architect Stacey Farrell
The Black House part two - This Eco Home in the mountains of Queenstown is environmentally friendly and low impact. It features large opening windows for the summer months designed by Architect Stacey Farrell
The Black House part two - The sheltered entranceway was constructed by Queenstown Architect Stacey Farrell to welcome and protect guests arriving at the Black House in Arthurs Point

The Black House part two

The Black House is our forever home.

The house evolves as we move through our lives.

We carefully constructed in stages as finances allowed, leaving room to grow.

Part One was built on a small scale to explore what worked. It was warm and comfortable. We enjoyed living in a small 70m2 home and spent many happy years there.

The building platform for Part Two was established when Part One was designed and built. The large garaging and storage provided many options.

Part Two grew up and out. A three-bedroom home 180m2 atop existing garage and workshop.

The buildings are surrounded by nurtured trees filled with birds. The green and black materials blend into the native environment. Sympathetic design and construction techniques provide warmth in the alpine setting. Part Two is built using Passive House construction methods.

Part One was planned to be a future ‘granny flat’ for family members. It could also house the Design Studio should it expand.

Finally, as we ourselves age it will enable us to house our caregivers comfortably, and close by.

The Black House part one and two were awarded Home Magazine's 2022 Green Home of the Year. 

Photos by Ben Ruffell