The dwelling is designed as a simple T layout, providing 3 separate external courtyards. The living area directly connects to the more public north facing courtyard & the very private sheltered courtyard to the south east which is utilised as a shady retreat on hot summer days. The wide doors draw the breeze through the living areas & produce cooling ventilation in summer. The lineal patterns of the exterior materials have been used to create texture & depth whist using the same colour (Resene Ironsand) on all materials. Scissor trusses were used in the living area to give a lofted vaulted ceiling at an economical price. Negative detailing was used instead of cornices to create extensity to the space. The colour & structural form inspiration for this design comes from the local mountain kea. The Kea's plumage interconnects with the endemic landscape colours and its cheeky character fits with the energy we wanted to emulate.