Simple shapes and a bold use of materials create a luxury environment that nevertheless captures the essence of the New Zealand coastal holiday experience. This sophisticated holiday home has magnetic appeal and bold, award-winning architecture. The house features a private jetty, pontoon and boat parking area and provides direct access to the open sea. The house could accommodate up to 10 people in 5 bedrooms with separate accommodation for a chef or nanny. Spacious living areas are designed around the private courtyard, featuring alfresco dining, wood-fired pizza oven, gourmet BBQ, and trendy fish smoker. Fully featured, with luxury comforts, modern facilities and state of the art technology, guests can custom-tailor their itinerary to be as full or relaxing as they wish. [Sumich Architects]