Fiordland Lodge

Bordering the Fiordland National park, the clients felt it was important the building reflected the forest environment.

Douglas fir was chosen at an early stage of the building design because it provided the ability to create an impressive log-cabin design in traditional North American techniques with locally grown New Zealand timbers. The striking natural timber construction complemented by river stones echoes the outdoor environment. Sun dried and hand peeled New Zealand Douglas fir logs feature throughout the building, with exposed log beams and trusses supporting sarked timber ceilings. Owners Ron and Robynne Peacocke state that the distinctive colour and texture of Douglas fir was the main reason for the use throughout the ceiling sarking, over other options. Interior finishing of the smaller log cabin accommodation is with recycled native New Zealand timber for floors, ceilings, joinery and bench tops. The lodge was designed by American log-cabin builder, the late Norman Rhyne of Wanaka.

Location:

Fiordland, New Zealand