Lake Hayes House

The Lake Hayes House is a pavilion to the panorama and designed for entertaining.

Set in the expansive landscape of the Crown Range and Coronet Peak, an L shaped building forms a courtyard for summer and winter dining around a large outdoor fire.

Horizontal planes of cedar batten ceiling and recycled matai flooring connected by glass frame the views and a sunken conversation pit and interior fireplace are the centre for entertaining.

Contractor: JustbuildItNZ

Photographer: Dale Gardiner

Awards: NZIA New Zealand Award 2006

NZIA Local Award 2005