Burntwood.

Award announcement for the 2025 ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards, highly commended for Home Interiors.
2025 ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards Regional Award for a new home over 300 square meters, featuring a black background with white and brown text and geometric design elements.
Modern shower area with large blue marble tiles, a rainfall showerhead, a handheld shower, a small built-in shelf with a soap bottle, a towel rack with towels, and part of a white toilet.
Close-up of a modern architectural structure with rust-colored metal panels and angular design, set against a partly cloudy sky.
Modern house with large glass windows, outdoor fire pit, and landscaped yard with young plants in protective covers.
Rust-colored metal wall with centrally positioned vertical support and small pebbles at the base.
Modern house with large glass windows, situated on a hill near a pond, with outdoor furniture visible through the windows. The house is surrounded by trees and grassy areas.
Modern building with rust-colored exterior on a grassy hill overlooking a pond, with palm trees, bushes, and a partly cloudy sky
Modern single-story house with clean lines, surrounded by a lush green lawn, small trees, and landscaped gardens, under a partly cloudy sky.
Modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, large glass window, and wood paneling on the ceiling and wall.
Modern bathroom with a freestanding black bathtub, glass shower enclosure, wood accent wall, and natural greenery outside.
Modern outdoor patio with gray seating and a fire feature, surrounded by glass walls and a concrete and rust-colored metal exterior.
Modern interior view through large glass windows showing indoor greenery, including a small garden with leafy plants, and a decorative black sphere sculpture on a rectangular base.
A luxurious bathroom with a stone sink, patterned black tile walls, and a wooden floor.
Modern building entrance with rust-colored metal panels, glass door, stone wall, and outdoor lighting.
Three bicycles parked under a modern building's overhang, with a stone wall and glass entrance in the background.
A cozy lounge area with black and white chairs, a beige wooden side table with a white vase, colorful paintings on wooden walls, and large windows letting in natural light.
Modern interior room with a black leather chair draped with a white faux fur throw, a small wooden side table with a ceramic vase, a colorful painting of a house surrounded by palm trees on the wall, and a rolled glass window showing two bicycles par
Modern living room with beige chairs, a coffee table with a plant and book, a dark wood entertainment unit with a TV, large glass sliding doors showing a green outdoor landscape.
Modern living room with large windows, white sofa, beige armchair, TV, and a dining table with six chairs, overlooking a green outdoor landscape.
Modern bedroom interior with wooden walls and flooring, bedside table, pillows, and hanging pendant light.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub, glass shower enclosure, and outdoor view of greenery.
Modern residential house with flat roof, concrete and rust-colored metal exterior, surrounded by landscaped garden and trees under a blue sky.
Modern single-story building with a stone facade and rusty metal accents, surrounded by green trees and landscaped plants, under partly cloudy skies.
Modern outdoor space with a small structure, rust-colored panels, concrete pavement, and landscaped greenery including young trees and bushes, with a background of tall leafy trees and a clear blue sky.
A close-up of a rusty metal wall with a vertical metal support beam and bolts, at ground level with small gravel and stones.
Close-up of a modern building exterior with large rust-colored metal panels and a vertical window, set against a blue sky with wispy clouds.
Two black electric bicycles parked outside a modern building with a stone wall and large glass window.
Modern shelter with rust-colored metal panels, two bicycles parked underneath, and a concrete support column.
Modern kitchen with a dark wood and gray island, a gold faucet, overhead linear light, black kitchen appliances, and a window overlooking a stone wall and greenery.
Modern dining room with large window overlooking outdoor greenery, beige chairs around dining table, textured brown lounge chair, and bedroom entry in background.
Modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, light wood walls, a large kitchen island, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a garden.
Modern open-concept living room and kitchen with large windows overlooking greenery, featuring beige sofa, black accents, wooden flooring and cabinetry, TV, and contemporary furniture.
A narrow modern walk-in closet with wooden shelves filled with shoes on the right and frosted glass-front cabinets on the left. At the end, there is a large window looking into a small indoor garden with a tree and plants.
Modern bathroom with black bathtub, outdoor view with plants, concrete wall, small garden, and a window showing a blue sky.
Modern bathroom with a black bathtub, wooden accents, a glass-enclosed shower, and a view of greenery outside through large glass doors.
Interior view of a modern living space featuring a large window with a view of an indoor garden with a small tree, plants, and stones, adjacent to a tan sofa and wooden walls.
Modern bedroom with large sliding glass doors opening to a lush green outdoor landscape with trees, a pond, and a concrete patio.

  • Located in the picturesque Pegasus Golf Course in North Canterbury, Burntwood Lane is a residential project designed to bunker into its natural surroundings. The residence encapsulates the client's passion for raw materials, prominently featuring pre-cast concrete, natural schist, and Corten steel. The architectural form presents a fortified façade from the street, resembling a modern bunker, while inviting expansive views of the golf course and pond through generous glazing on the north-eastern elevation. This thoughtful design approach creates a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, while retaining privacy for the occupants, enhancing the living experience.

    The strategic orientation and use of pre-cast concrete tilt panels allow for efficient solar gain management, ensuring optimal thermal comfort throughout the year. Extensive solar studies and energy modelling were conducted, resulting in a home that performs comparably to a European low-energy house, a remarkable feat given the scale of glazing. The interplay between the robust external shell and the warm, inviting interior—characterized by rich oak and walnut finishes—creates a sanctuary for its inhabitants, blending industrial aesthetics with cozy living.

  • The design of Burntwood Lane exemplifies an innovative approach to spatial relationships and materiality. The layout is meticulously crafted to foster connectivity among living areas, allowing for fluid transitions between spaces while maximizing views of the surrounding landscape. The open plan living and dining areas seamlessly flow into the outdoor terraces, promoting a sense of continuity and enhancing the overall living experience.

    The use of raw concrete, schist, and Corten steel not only establishing a strong visual identity but also ensuring durability and low maintenance. These materials are thoughtfully integrated into the structure, reinforcing the concept of the home as a protective yet inviting refuge overlooking the golf course.

    Contextually, Burntwood Lane adheres to urban design principles by respecting the natural topography and enhancing the aesthetic of the Pegasus Golf Course. The design minimizes visual disruption while maximizing connection between the site and its surroundings.

    Sustainability is a cornerstone of the project, with a focus on envelope design and energy efficiency. The extensive glazing is balanced by rigorous energy modelling, resulting in a home that maintains comfortable indoor climates without excessive energy consumption. Remarkably, the building uses less than a fifth of the energy typically required to sustain a constant 20-degree temperature compared to a standard home. This impressive efficiency places Burntwood Lane firmly within the high-performance category, showcasing a commitment to not only comfort but also environmental responsibility.

  • The interior design exemplifies a refined approach to materiality and spatial organization. The layout is thoughtfully conceived to enhance connectivity among living spaces, allowing for effortless transitions while maximizing the influx of natural light. The open-plan living and dining areas fluidly extend into the sheltered courtyards formed to provide purposeful shelters from each of the regular prevailing winds.

    Extensive use of natural concrete rendering on the ceilings carry the finish of the soffits seamlessly into the house which is then balanced by the European oak wall linings carried throughout the home. Joinery units in matching materials are carefully considered to create functional dividing elements both providing the framework for rooms such as the living rooms and wardrobes whilst also acting as bedheads, storage and the kitchen.

    Incorporating the external cladding into the interior space exposed board formed concrete tilt panels contribute to energy efficiency, allowing for passive solar gains whilst also adding to the overall aesthetic of the home. Internal gardens are provided regularly throughout, flooding natural light into the depths of the home whilst also forming havens in the private spaces such as bedrooms and bathrooms seen only by the occupants.

    The design approach fosters a seamless connection between indoor and sheltered outdoor spaces whilst also brining the outdoors inside the home through the private internal gardens.

  • Crafted by - Tony de Geest Builders

    Photography - Stephen Goodenough