
Here is the awesome modern Dulieu residence in 1059 Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt, New Zealand, This residence project completed in 2008. Wellington-based practice Studio MWA has designed the Dulieu Residence project. Author of the project: DaVoR Mikulcic Dipl. Eng. Arch. (Sarajevo) ANZIA, RAIA. Project Team: DaVoR Mikulcic, Michael Maddern, David Thomson & Daniel Casas. Structural Engineer: ABUILD – Wellington (Mr. Michael Ives). Land surveyor: Lendrums & Associates Ltd. – Upper Hutt. Geotechnical Engineer: ABUILD – Wellington. Dulieu Residence by Studio MWA: “Sites like this are a dream. Quite often you have the feeling you are living away from the rest of the world being hugged by nature. The fantastic view, total privacy, site approach is from about 75 m above the site, its proximity to the River, are just some of details that make the site special. Being located just on the edge of the 100 year flood zone; it’s a natural amphitheatre with bush surrounding hills in close proximity. From the start a decision was made to slightly elevate the site further. I suppose the final design, building setting, choice of materials, textures and colours say more than I can express with words. The images do the talking for
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