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Lake Hayes House
The Lake Hayes House is a pavilion to the panorama and designed for entertaining.
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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.
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Contractor: JustbuildItNZ
Photographer: Dale Gardiner
Awards: NZIA New Zealand Award 2006
NZIA Local Award 2005
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