The vision was to create architecture that would set a benchmark for living along this beautiful Bay of Plenty coastline. The three level (over 300m2) home demonstrates architectural innovation in providing an incomparable living environment

The combination of clean classic lines and striking individual features starts at the 1.6metre copper entrance door which pivots open to a foyer of silver shadow marble sourced in Turkey. The 600 x 600 tiles are repeated throughout the home on floors and in three fully tiled bathrooms and powder room. They prove particularly effective in the central living where they are inset with a huge square of the same luxurious pure wool shag pile which softens and warms all the bedrooms and other living spaces.

Huge sliding doors extend to an outdoor room protected by two storey high automated louvres. Close for privacy and shelter, or stack back for exposure to as many of the long hours of sunshine as you desire. The copper cladding you see above this space merges into the charcoal-black slate from the Himalayas which gives the exterior its textured subtlety

The interior is sensual simplicity, a fusion of subtle tones and complementary textures, balanced by strong contrasts and repeating themes. The huge stainless steel bench is the centerpiece of an entertainers kitchen where dark meets light in unique cabinetry detailing. The rising sun streams across the sea and over a private morning deck.

Dark oak appears again in streamlined bathroom cabinetry, steel again in handles, fittings and in the kitchenette of the fabulous upper floor. Reserve this space for yourselves and give family and guests the choice of two en suited bedrooms which share the ground floor with a media room. Your top floor lets you create your own special domain where you wake to the views over Motiti Island, soak in the cocoon of an Il Bagno Alessi bath, have a dressing room each and your own private office. It is superbly spacious and flexible.

Attention to lighting includes a David Truebridge shade in the open stairwell. Attention to technology ensures this a future proofed home with a lift for added convenience.