Modern hill terrain
Introducing the Boyce House, a contemporary masterpiece completed in 2015 by Stephan Meijer Architecture. This luxury single house is a sight to behold, with its passive solar design and stunning sea views. Nestled on a hillside, it's the perfect blend of style and functionality.
The main design challenge was the steep site and narrow right of way, but our team rose to the occasion. We found the perfect balance between the house level and the position on the site, creating a near-level car entry into the garage. No more worries about climbing a full set of stairs to enter the house - the main living areas are conveniently located on the top floor.
But that's not all! We've taken care of every detail, from the lifted garage half a level from the living areas to maximize front yard space, to the spacious flat area that can accommodate up to 4 cars. At Stephan Meijer Architecture, we believe in creating homes that are not only beautiful, but also incredibly functional. And the Boyce House is a testament to that.
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"Maree and I started working with Stephan about two years ago . We chose him because he was the only architect we could find in Nelson who had examples of the modern style of home we wanted to build on a difficult sloping section at Walters bluff.We have found him expert but understanding of what we were trying to achieve and practical when it comes to dealing with the issues since the Christchurch EQ on far higher engineering requirements. He has been prepared to listen carefully and provide options to us. We are about 25% into the build now and going through the most difficult earthworks and foundation stages.We have confidence in Stephan as our architect and can see the good working relationship he has with Mike Callister our builder"
