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New Zealand alpine architecture: seven homes at height that deliver design excellence

Promising spectacular views and extreme weather conditions, check out New Zealand’s alpine architecture.

Last updated: 1 February 2024 | 5 min read

Bivvy House by Vaughn McQuarrie

A bivouac-inspired home on the Queenstown-Glenorchy Road. Image: Simon Devitt

Alpine Terrace House in Queenstown. Image: Simon Wilson.

An alpine home in Queenstown whose rooflines are inspired by European mountain chalets. Image: Ben Ruffell

A contemporary Queenstown alpine cottage. Image: Patrick Reynolds

Inspired by DoC huts, this home offers more than meets the eye. Image: Simon Devitt

Luggate House. Image: Andrew Urquhart

A modest alpine home in Cardrona, Otago. Image: Patrick Reynolds

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The house was built in 1890, and once served as a rest stop for travellers between the Great South Road and Coromandel.

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