Introducing Cass Bay House, a stunning bayfront house situated in Cass Bay, Lyttelton, New Zealand. Designed by MC Architecture Studio, this house has been redesigned and extended in 2022.
As you enter the property, you will be greeted with three distinct volumes?a soft vertical timber-lined box with a hidden garage door, a hard tiled roof and wall, and a sculptural Corten steel portal. Passing through the portal, you are welcomed to a clean, pure, and unoccupied gallery space.
Descending into the house, you will find a series of living spaces terraced with the contours of the site, all with captivating views over the waters of Cass Bay. This space has a strong connection to the outdoor living decks which also terrace with the land, containing intimate living, dining, cooking, and bar leaner areas.
About Cass Bay House
Welcome to the Cass Bay House ? an alteration and extension project of a private family home designed to connect with the beautiful landscape and wider environment. The building is terraced with the natural contours of the site, creating a strong connection to the neighbouring ocean and hills.
On Arrival
As you enter down the small access lane, you are greeted to the home by three distinct volumes. To the right, a soft vertical timber-lined box with a hidden garage door stands strong. To the left, a hard tiled roof and wall contrasts the soft timber and marks the site boundary. In the centre, a sculptural Corten steel portal outli...