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Ben Hudson Architects

Ben Hudson Architects

Queenstown, NZ

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Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - kitchen dining space
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - kitchen dining space
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Gallery House

The Gallery House is a home that embodies the personality and passions of its owners. Carefully designed and crafted, each space tells a story, weaving together the warmth of timber, the neutrality of whites, and the raw allure of polished concrete to form a layered, gallery-like interior that celebrates art and sculpture.

At its heart, the living and dining area serves as a central hub where friends and family can gather. Carefully curated to showcase a collection of paintings, sculptures, and bespoke furniture, this space exemplifies craftsmanship and attention to detail. Drawing inspiration from the clean lines and practicality of mid-century modern design, the materials and finishes create an atmosphere that is both inviting and unpretentious, exuding warmth and individuality.

The design features a bespoke timber and blackened steel fireplace, which subtly divides the living and dining zones. Complementing this is a wine and bar area, framed by steel-framed glazed doors and enveloped by rich timber joinery, offering a cozy, focal space for entertaining and connection.

The living areas seamlessly extend outdoors, where a sunken fire pit with built-in seating invites gatherings under the open sky. This thoughtful outdoor space strengthens the connection to the surrounding alpine landscape, making the home feel grounded in its environment.

Externally, the residence is composed of two gabled, barn-like structures clad in cedar and metal tray, with the adjoining garage clad in locally sourced schist stone. The sloping site informed the design’s split-level layout, with polished concrete steps leading visitors from the entry into the heart of the home.

The Gallery House celebrates art, connection, and the surrounding landscape.

 
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Status: Built
Location: Queenstown, NZ
Firm Role: Architect and Interior Design

 
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - timber and steel wood fire and media joinery
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - timber and steel wood fire and media joinery
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - polished concrete steps leading from entry hall
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - polished concrete steps leading from entry hall
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - kitchen
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - kitchen
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - low joinery
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - low joinery
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - timber fins and concrete steps
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - timber fins and concrete steps
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - wine library
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - wine library
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - living area wood fire
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - living area wood fire
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - bespoke wine and bar joinery
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - bespoke wine and bar joinery
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - entry hall leading to east courtyard
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - entry hall leading to east courtyard
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - bedhead joinery
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - bedhead joinery
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - natural stone and metal tray cladding
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - natural stone and metal tray cladding
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - entry hall joinery
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - entry hall joinery
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - main entry
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - main entry
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - barn-like forms echo the rural vernacular of the region
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - barn-like forms echo the rural vernacular of the region
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - stone wall marking main entrance
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - stone wall marking main entrance
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - concrete aggregate entry steps
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - concrete aggregate entry steps
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - sunken outdoor fire and bench in flagstones and concrete
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - sunken outdoor fire and bench in flagstones and concrete
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - outdoor wood fire
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - outdoor wood fire
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - blade stone wall defining entrance
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - blade stone wall defining entrance
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - local schist stone is mortared in the traditional style of the region
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - local schist stone is mortared in the traditional style of the region
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - bedroom passageway
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - bedroom passageway
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - neutral calming tones to bedrooms
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - neutral calming tones to bedrooms
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - living area flowing onto alfresco dining space
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - living area flowing onto alfresco dining space
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - master bedroom detail
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - master bedroom detail
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - living area joinery designed to frame the art
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - living area joinery designed to frame the art
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - wine room
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - wine room
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - stone clad outdoor sunken fire area
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - stone clad outdoor sunken fire area
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - entry and east courtyard
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - entry and east courtyard
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - feature pendant lighting over dining
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - feature pendant lighting over dining
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - arrival
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - arrival
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - dining
Ben Hudson Architects - Gallery House - dining