Alpine allure

While driving past a section in Jack’s Point, south of Queenstown, builder Stefan Cammell and Andrea, his wife and business partner, envisioned the perfect home for their family. Stefan and his team at Cammell Projects turned the dream into reality: a four bedroom, three bathroom family home with an alpine-inspired exterior and Scandi-industrial interior.

“Being the designers, builders, and clients, we tailored every aspect of the home to our needs,” Stefan explains. The couple developed the initial ideas themselves then worked with architect Maarten Hofmans to design the concepts and finalise the plans.

The triangular shaped section guided the design of two pavilions. Angled closer at the front and further apart at the back, they create a seamless flow to outdoor living areas. A floor-to-ceiling glass vestibule and entrance connects the two pavilions while providing an unobstructed view from the front of the property to the rear.

Inspired by Scandinavian chalets, each pavilion features an intentionally off-centre gable front, clad in Siberian larch. “To optimise thermal performance, the windows are set back, with a 300mm overhang of the cladding, forming a miniature eave,” says Stefan. Inside, full height windows frame stunning views of the snow-capped mountains.

For each pavilion, timber laminated beams were constructed onsite to form the gable portal frames, saving time and money. Painted black with visible bolts, they complement the plywood ceilings and polished concrete floors. The spacious kitchen island is ideal for casual dining and entertaining.

“Our home is just as we imagined: an intelligent design that exudes comfort and style. It is perfectly suited to our family and how we like to entertain,” says Andrea.

Location: Queenstown | Otago

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