Located within the rural landscape of Riverhead, Auckland, Riverhead House is a contemporary family home designed to respond to its setting through simplicity, proportion and restraint. Long horizontal forms and carefully considered materiality allow the architecture to sit quietly within the landscape while framing expansive views across the site.

The design is organised around generous, light-filled living spaces that connect seamlessly to the surrounding environment. Carefully positioned glazing, deep roof overhangs and a restrained palette create a calm, enduring home that balances openness with privacy.

Every aspect of the project was considered to support modern family living, combining functional planning with refined architectural detailing. The result is a timeless residence that celebrates natural light, landscape and carefully crafted spaces.