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Trail House, Ashburton: A Contemporary and Environmentally Friendly Home with Natural Materials

It is a contemporary and environmentally friendly home located in Ashburton, New Zealand, that built on gently sloping land in suburban Melbourne. Trail House is designed by Zen Architects to integrate with the inherent natural beauty of the existing site seamlessly. The architect uses natural materials and applies passive solar design principles to create a comfortable home.

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Crest House: A Warm Family Bach with Soft Concrete and Timber Finishes

The main goal of this residential project is to create spaces where the surrounding environment is welcomed into the house continuously. Designed by Make Architects, Crest House is a warm family bach located in Mangawhai Heads, a township in Northland, New Zealand. Inside the house, the spaces are embraced warmly by walls and ceilings made with soft concrete and timber finishes.