The Black House Part Two
Living spaces opening to the surrounding landscape
Glazed elevation set above the base structure
Interior defined by warmth and natural materials
Kitchen integrated into the main living area
Dining space extending directly to the exterior
Sheltered outdoor space within the planted site
Green cladding blending into surrounding vegetation
Bedroom oriented toward light and outlook
Bathroom with simple, robust finishes
The two forms complement each other with exterior material expressed through colour and texture
Building partially concealed within the landscape
Entry sequence defined by level change and enclosure
New volume positioned above existing garage and workshop
Residential architecture in Queenstown by Stacey Farrell Architect. An evolving home designed using passive house principles.
The Black House is a long-term home for Stacey Farrell Architect, designed to evolve over time as needs change. Set within a densely planted site, the house sits quietly within its surroundings, using dark and green materials to blend into the landscape.
The project was developed in stages. Part One explored compact, efficient living, while Part Two extends the house into a larger family home, built above existing garage and workshop spaces.
A passive house approach informs the construction, improving comfort and energy performance while allowing flexibility in how the house is used over time.
The interiors are warm and tactile, with simple materials and careful detailing creating a consistent architectural language throughout.
The result is a house designed to grow, adapt, and support changing patterns of living over time.
Photography Ben Ruffell