Building a Dream Home on a Hidden Beach in New Zealand (House Tour)

[@TheLocalProject]

Thank you all for taking the time to watch our video showcasing the breathtaking Waimataruru by Pac Studio and Kristina Pickford Design! The architectural brilliance and the seamless integration with nature truly make this home a masterpiece. For more of the latest and greatest in architecture, interior design and house tours, make sure to order Issue No. 12 of our tri-annual hardcopy print publication - thelocalproject.com.au/publication/issue-12/ or our hardcover book ‘10’ - thelocalproject.com.au/product/10-celebrating-10-issues-of-the-local-project/

[@kayelyward8714]

The view from the home is breathtaking. I love how the home is nestled in the landscape. And I love how it's possible to be sheltered from the rain by the home yet one can still be outside to experience the weather. I love the duality of the home with darker woods to one side and then you open the door to a home with lightly colored woods. It's a beautiful home.

[@lysan1445]

That's a house to fall in love with. Beautifully calm, warm, and still engaging: different levels flowing into each other, revealing new cosy spaces.

[@vincentmetzler8605]

This clearly is one of my preferred houses presented on this channel - huge congrats!

[@56music64]

Of all the towering achievements with this beautiful and powerful home, I think the use of timber throughout is the hero. I love the display of indigenous art on the walls, the sand used in the red oxide wall, the location of the home and the reforestation project surrounding it

[@mynestintheforest]

After La Casa Rosa this may be my second favourite home on this channel. Everything about this place is serene, cosy and timeless. Truly a dream home.

[@Jayrogg]

What a masterpiece. The builders done an amazing job!

[@ConceptsInHealth]

Huge kudos to the designers! How intimidating would it be to intrude into that landscape with ANY manmade structure!?! Hat’s off! Well done!

[@CourtneyBishopPOA]

Great point!

[@nataliacortes7399]

The energy that you must feel in that house must be unrealistic...!!!❤🔥❤

[@Artix13]

Unbelievably beautiful. Simply stunning. The opening of the main door is a real “wow” moment.

[@andreelliott467]

This home is a true representation of its environment.

[@mrvk39]

I just love how the house frames these incredible views 1:11 2:29 3:33 3:36 - gorgeous !

[@CourtneyBishopPOA]

Truly magical ✨️ almost at each angel number, too 👏🏻

[@bakeraus]

Now that's a WOH setup. I would never leave my home if I had that. NZ is one of a kind, beautiful country.

[@l.a.glover9172]

Stunning. shows what you can do with thoughtful design and shed loads of money. I am completely green with envy.

[@rudolfvalentine1755]

haha same!

[@CourtneyBishopPOA]

TLP always inspiring my art (way of living, being, my work, all the things) to another level 🙏🏻 thank you for sharing. Truly a gift. Also, the quote at 5:06. "It's difficult when you have such an extraordinary sight, because you only get one chance to make sure you do it properly. No second chances." That's a wisdom. 💫

[@ericarey64]

4:12 i especially love that bowl with a chip on the side. LOVE that it stayed in the shot. Kia Ora. x

[@Xnocturnus]

The way that the entire structure and its internal space flows uninterrupted down the incline on which it rests is so inspired & unique. Bravo! 🙌

[@nikkilogan7726]

I love the location of this home. Breathtaking view of the beach to the north & the lush forest to the south. Smart design yet fully functional. Thanks Local Project

[@blakei5620]

Sarosh, one of the directors at Pac is extremely knowledgeable and an incredible lecturer at the University of Auckland. Love it.

[@Nienaah]

Wow. So well thought out and with so much feel and authentic effort. Not just a story, but really in service to the surroundings and the people. Amazing outcome.

[@davidalanmedia]

Gorgeous home and what a stunning site overlooking the ocean!

[@StoryYork]

I'm lost of words looking at all the houses.

[@louiseloving930]

This is a beautiful house and I love that it's mentioned that the house, location, and people have a 'spirit' and that's what gives me goose bumps. A house is not just a house, it's more than that, and when design beautifully works with and enhances the spirit of the the place and the people, well in my opinion that's a master stroke. I think that the designs coming out of New Zealand are absolutely incredible. Well Done.

[@sandramarshall5212]

What a lovely place!

[@TheLocalProject]

Isn't it incredible!

[@sandramarshall5212]

@@TheLocalProject yep

[@michaelnicola5210]

Serene and beyond welcoming. So cozy and warm.

[@jazzyy33]

One of the most beatfull house I have seen in this channel.

[@TJ-hk7ns]

Absolutely breathtaking. 🤎🖤❤️

[@dominika____]

Absolutely stunning! Amazing job by the architect, builders and interior designer/homeowner.

[@HueBFuture]

This is a marvelous design. The sense of seperation and volume is very nice. Id enjoy experiencing a space like this. It would be fun to entertain, work and relax in. It must be very inspiring to be in.

[@ovr.lighting]

Oh my god. This is unbelievably stunning.

[@melissajourneys]

Serene and beautiful, an artist paradise

[@OriolVila-pk9te]

#1 house of TLP. Congratulations!

[@jondutton39]

I'm not usually a fan of too much timber, but this house pulls off quite a beautiful design.

[@KarlaNijenhuis]

Wow wow. Absolutely breathtaking

[@darien33]

El lugar dónde está ubicada es mágico y la casa está perfectamente integrada. El exterior con su madera gastada y los juegos de listones jugando con la luz, el interior elegante y con una modestia bella y llena de arte en sus espacios y matices de color. Orden, sencillez y acogedor. Es una de mis casas preferidas sin duda. Orgánica, viva, serena,integrada en el entorno.

[@jackmurland]

Absolutely stunning fantastic consideration of the existing topography by the Architect

[@izolme15]

Beautiful, but why do architects always sound like a museum plaque?

[@enuclear]

I agree. And using words that even museums would baulk at.

[@Lockdown335]

Otama is easily my favorite place to go lol these people are unbelievably lucky to have this spot and house!

[@Maxximoto1]

Simple, natural and beautiful

[@MarioRossi-dc3nh]

It looks like heaven....❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MaxReisinger]

Wow. Simply stunning.

[@lisahinkofer2085]

Absolutely stunning home

[@Ironwill_Games]

A quarter of this house and place and I’d be happy! 😇

[@stefan-rn5kz]

Absolutely breathtaking. Stefan Denser

[@BashaDamba]

This is beautiful. I am absolutely in love with this home

[@dennisrobinson4588]

Simple and elegant design, I saw a lot in the Fort Bragg area that a home like this would be perfect for, cheers!

[@dianachern4234]

Very general words, not presenting the details: what type of wood used, what type of plaster etc so people could benefit from those videos

[@wambuikaranja9063]

Another favourite from this channel! Loove it!

[@yotube1ful]

Local and yet universal project. Voila!

[@3Unique]

Just extraordinary design and architecture. Just beautiful. What a privilege to have built and own a home like this. The only thing that perplexes me is why The Local Project videos are so short. Most of the homes showcased could easily do justice to a 30 minute video.

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Wonderful design and exceptional execution.

[@diannebeard7216]

I think it looks amazing! Love it

[@Rlee571]

Stunning!

[@willcookmakeup]

Wow what an amazing plot of land

[@ainurabazekenova7336]

WOW!!! Beautiful house and land!!!

[@Barrrt]

This is one of the most beautiful houses I've ever seen. Deep respect to the care and consideration that went into it. Truly a marvel. Some things I'm wondering about: - How geographically reachable is it - can you practically live there? - Was public nature sacrificed for this? How do you attain such a location? - How does one get the funds to do something like this - can anyone with a normal job actually attain this or do you have to be born into wealth? Basically I'm curious about cost and the inside story :P - Can anyone reasonably accomplish such a wonderful achievement without making it their lifes work, or should you devote your entire life to it? I guess not having kids helps

[@Sulu-sw3zo]

To answer all of your questions, you need to be wealthy to have this kind of house.

[@bungee7503]

I’m an engineer and hence can be a linear thinker; architects have sometimes baffled me, even though I worked with some as a fresh graduate. This design and its description are wonderful. Seeing something of this beauty in my native land, while I’m baking hot in a poorly ventilated apartment in southern France, makes me want to be home. While we’ll put a simple house on the family’s plot at the beach, I have big plans for creating a walkway through native bush on the slopes below.

[@felicytatomaszewska2934]

you are good at your job and they are good at their jobs because they have been educated and trained in the field. Furthermore the local project shows the work that's a way above the average so don't worry and focus on your job.

[@Summitic]

Please include some information about costs of evrything in future episodes. Thanks.

[@forward_ever_ever2595]

Good sustainability by incorporating the home into the landscape.. like the innovation of using the sea-sand in the wall. Wood is always a favouritw wt me, but i can't use too much because of termites....well done you two

[@nicolakestel-lifestyleceo4040]

Exquisite. Bravo.

[@mwmentor]

I think that the concept of this house and the underlying motivations for the design are good. The only downside that I see are multiple levels interconnected by staircases, making it difficult for elderly, or physically challenged people to navigate it very easily. And that could be a bother.

[@douglasyong6939]

Imagine this home somewhere in Takapuna, looking out to Rangitoto.. surely voted top 3 in my books

[@roycd6950]

amazing house design and view

[@gettingthingsdone]

wow.. what a location!

[@donnaoz5502]

Stunning design and detail and oneness with its environment... well done !

[@Kwakimolo]

😮this is an amazing house

[@JTMGJTMG]

Very promising side.

[@X-157.98]

Great job.

[@geemail369]

Very serene aesthetic. BIG like! 🤙🏻🌱

[@mtljin]

its insane how rich people live. what a dream...

[@trishafilm]

They don't. All these are vacation homes. I know as I belong to the same class as these peeps.

[@ModernARQ]

Love it so much!

[@jennrowsell7868]

Beautiful

[@user-rr9zy4gk7c]

5:23 I was impressed of that...

[@dcv9460]

BEAUTIFUL 😍😍😍

[@iwant72]

真好，这才是梦想的家。

[@hamode_]

ابداع 😮

[@henrybrunsden2573]

Is this location…. Perfection?

[@Lingj881]

Integration of local landscapes and the building

[@tashtakespics7933]

This is a dream of a home

[@jtuck682]

Looks beautiful in every way imaginable, but what occurred in Maui should make everyone proceed with caution when building in area with a heavy fuel (flammable material) load.🤔

[@cristianosouza7052]

Did I understand right? Was this house built in a regenerating native forest? Is this right? Perhaps maintaining the forest is more important.

[@esscee2520]

From the vid, the landowners are planting native bush (forest) on their section., which is now regenerating (selfseeding/seeded by birds coming there).

[@humbroll7]

REALLY want to find the interior items that were showcased in all LocalProject videos!! Table lamps, Sofas, Tables, Chairs, and everything!! How/where can I find them?!!?

[@aroidpapa]

This screams MONEYYYY

[@cillamoke]

Especially in NZ

[@samscarboro6805]

Beautiful house! How were they able to legally build there?

[@Delbzy]

Not bad

[@shakhbozyusupov6331]

why cant you do normal house tours? it is very frustrating to build house plan in my head with this cut video

[@BP-nn7tq]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@research1747]

Wood is Good !

[@dogcounter]

devastated that I do not live in this house

[@andrew4809]

Love it so does termites

[@sandrah5405]

Don't have termites in New Zealand

[@bharatdahya776]

@@sandrah5405 NZ has three native species of termites, but they are not as destructive or as invasive as overseas species.

[@mahiealjaman2927]

How much does the house cost?

[@paradonym]

"what do you do at your home?" "Sitting everywhere on different benches and chairs"

[@riccardo1605]

Anyone know the chairs around 1:11?

[@felicytatomaszewska2934]

Nice home but I'm wondering what are the prospects of bush fire in this region in dry summer and how fireproof this home is?

[@MyToasterIsBroken]

So we don’t have a lot of bush fires in New Zealand (unless they are human made). The climate is not like Australia where it gets that hot and dry. You’re more likely to get beaten up in the wind in a house like this. Our forests in NZ are beautiful and can often be a bit damp!

[@timothyjoy6530]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MF-ih3dk]

But how they bring water and electricity there?

[@esscee2520]

The Coromandel gets over 700mm of rain annually, so they would use rainwater. As far as power goes, it probably is closer than you realise to a (little) road and power lines. Or it could be offgrid (solar).

[@surferscollective613]

Architects speak weird

[@happyandhealthy888]

Editable version.

[@ivanklymenko]

🤩🤩🤩

[@VanSkoll]

😍

[@CLove754]

🌻🕊️