Hanmer Springs
Holiday Home 2

A holiday home and more.

Project detail

  • Client : Private Developer
  • Location : Jacks Pass Road, Hanmer Springs
  • Floor Area: 168m²

Project Description

Early in 2019 the developer approached Smart Plans to design 7 individual, but similar sized dwellings on a small subdivision in Hanmer Springs. The houses were to be built on a speculative basis and sold one by one as they were being built. All are now occupied.

This was the third on the drawing board.

Being the holiday destination, it was expected that this property would be purchased as a Holiday home. This property already had a new owner before construction took place and was purchased on the strength of Smart Plans design.

  • Close liasion with client
  • Actively advise on architectural features
  • Coordinate external consultants
  • Concept to Consent involvement.

What We Did

The design was based on indoor and outdoor activity and high raked ceilings with glazed gables which gave a light and airy feel to the living area.

The design was almost completed when the future owner wanted to make some minor alterations. Smart Plans were able to incorporate these before a building consent was submitted.

Hurunui District Council employ "Design Standards" in the Hanmer basin. This restricts the shapes of windows and types of cladding among other straightjacket rules. Despite this, Smart Plans were able to satisfy those "Standards" and still provide a very attractive design.