A low angle exterior photo of the second floor of Seatoun Heights House, featuring dark vertical corrugated iron cladding that blends with the surrounding trees and its stairway.An interior view photograph of Seatoun Heights House, highlighting the unique and fitting design elements of the living room and kitchen area, as well as the breathtaking views and integration with the surrounding established vegetation.
An interior photograph of Seatoun Heights House, showcasing the distinct and suitable design elements of the living room and kitchen area, as well as the the spectacular views outside.A photograph of the interior of the minimalist living room in Seatoun Heights House, featuring a prominent sliding glass door that offers a view of the surrounding greenery.A photograph showcasing the minimalist interior design of the dining area and its integration with the kitchen, highlighted by warm lighting.An exterior photograph that captures the cohesive and minimalist design of the dining area and its integration with the kitchen, complemented by warm lighting.A photograph of the interior of a corridor leading to various rooms, including those located on the lower level and ultimately connecting to the kitchen.A photograph featuring a side angle of a staircase showcasing a harmonious blend of wooden and green tones with framed artworks adorning the wall.A close-up photograph of a staircase from the bottom to the top, with a passageway leading to other rooms visible on its side.An interior photograph taken from the top of a staircase, showcasing an open room with a green color scheme visible on the right side of the frame.An interior photograph of a bedroom featuring a transparent glass wall, allowing natural light to flood in and providing picturesque views from within the room.An interior photograph taken from the hallway, showcasing an open-concept bathroom to the right, with a bathtub and a single basin sink.An interior photograph of the right side of the bathroom taken from the entrance, highlighting the long sink counter and the pathway leading to the shower area.
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A sketch plan of the north elevation of Seatoun Heights House.Second floor plan of Seatoun Heights House.First floor plan of Seatoun Heights House.
The house sits on a steep site above Seatoun Heights Road, perched above the harbour. The owners were attracted to the property because of the spectacular views and the existing established vegetation. The bedroom level is excavated back into the hillside forming a base to the upper more, open and light, living level.
The bedroom level undulates in and out, allowing light in and views out, giving each bedroom a different character and aspect. Clad in dark vertical corrugated iron it anchors the form into the site and is intended to develop a relationship with the established trees.
The lighter form of the living level above flows across the bedroom level wrapping around an existing small flat lawn and garden to the northwest of the house. The floor level steps down towards the lawn and allows views back through the house and out to the harbour beyond.
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Jon Dykstra
Jon practiced law before launching his online publishing career, bringing analytical rigor to everything he builds. Home Stratosphere combines that precision with a lifelong obsession with residential design — architecture, interiors, landscape, and furniture.
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