Gallery House Features Art-Filled Interiors by Ben Hudson Architects
Gallery House by Ben Hudson Architects in Queenstown, New Zealand, combines mid-century modern design with art-filled interiors. Completed in 2023, the home features layered spaces that incorporate timber, polished concrete, and a neutral color palette.
The house’s design emphasizes energy efficiency with passive house principles, offering a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
The Gallery House, designed by Ben Hudson Architects, embodies the essence of its inhabitants, with each space telling a unique story. This residence harmoniously blends the warmth of timber with a neutral palette of whites and the raw elegance of polished concrete, creating layered interiors and intimate, gallery-like spaces that celebrate the owners’ passion for art and sculpture.
The living and dining area serves as a welcoming central hub, thoughtfully curated around a collection of artwork, sculptures, and furniture. Every detail reflects careful craftsmanship, resulting in a space that embraces the clean lines and functionality of mid-century modern design, while maintaining a warm and inviting character.
Custom joinery features a striking timber and natural steel fireplace that elegantly divides the living and dining areas, along with a semi-enclosed wine and bar area framed by steel-glazed doors, all enveloped in timber joinery for added depth and a focal point for gatherings.
Seamlessly connecting the indoors to the outdoors, the living area opens up to a sheltered, sunken outdoor fire space with built-in seating, enhancing the social atmosphere and establishing a strong link to the surrounding landscape.
Visually, the home presents as two gabled barn-like structures clad in cedar and metal tray, accompanied by a simple low-slung garage finished in local schist stone. The floor levels respond to the sloping site, with a split level slab and polished concrete steps guiding you from the entrance to the main living spaces.
The design prioritizes energy efficiency by incorporating passive house principles, including airtight construction to minimize energy loss, reduced thermal bridging through meticulous framing, and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, ensuring a continuous supply of clean, fresh air.
Photography by John Williams
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