15 Tirohanga Road, Haumoana, Hastings

The house the landscape asked for

Set among the rolling vineyards of Park Hill Estate, this three bedroom home with a separate office studio makes the most of its setting, oriented north-east to capture views across the vines to the sea.
A single folded roof element defines the entire composition, one architectural gesture that organises the house beneath it and announces its character from across the landscape. The layout it shelters is cleverly and sometimes unexpectedly arranged, with circulation that feels considered rather than corridor-like. Each space reveals itself gradually as you move through the house, with a sense of spatial discovery that rewards exploration. The separate studio sits a little apart from the main living areas, making it a genuinely useful space for focused work without feeling disconnected from the rest of the home.
Outside, a carefully chosen mix of cladding materials sits quietly in the landscape without demanding attention. Flush surfaces play against recessed ones, giving the exterior a sculptural quality that feels natural rather than designed for effect. The house settles into its vineyard surroundings as though it has always been there.
Inside, the mood shifts. bleached plywood-lined volumes and natural timber finishes create a calm, warm backdrop throughout, lifted here and there by confident hits of colour that land with real conviction rather than as afterthought. The cabinetry is thoughtfully detailed, and the overall effect is one of genuine care rather than surface-level finish. Restraint and personality sit comfortably alongside each other.
The result is a home that reads as quietly understated from a distance and reveals its true character up close. Every surface considered, every decision made with clear intent.