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Adventure whare: A modern take on the A-frame cabin
This compact abode is cut from the cloth of the traditional A-frame and woven with a decidedly modern spin of colour.
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This modern A-frame "adventure whare" in Canterbury, designed by Studio Well, is a base camp for outdoor enthusiasts. The design connects intimately with the alpine landscape through its orientation and a voluminous central living area with expansive glazing.
The exterior uses macrocarpa weatherboards and COLORSTEEL, while the interior features plywood, cork, and bold Resene paint colours inspired by the local environment. Despite a small footprint, it offers a robust, welcoming retreat for connecting with nature.
Envisioned as a base camp for outdoor activities in the vast expanse of Canterbury’s high country, this compact abode is cut from the cloth of the traditional A-frame, and woven with a decidedly modern spin of colour and texture that echoes the alpine environment.
Exposed rafters give the cabin a sense of grounding; macrocarpa weatherboards meet a dark Colorsteel that recesses the east and west elevations into the natural landscape
The hero of the kitchen is the rear cabinetry, painted in Resene Log Cabin; the lighter, more whimsical hue of Resene Flax was used for storage cupboards to either side
Exposed beams and a simple material palette create a relaxed aesthetic, perfectly suited to the rural alpine setting
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