Home Magazine – ‘Built Sculpture’
‘Geometrically crisp against an organic backdrop, this Wānaka home is a confident expression; the result of clients who knew what they wanted and an architect who added the visual poetry.’ “You could call it black and white thinking – the brief to Barry Condon of Condon Scott Architects was for a clean, pared-back design in […]
Home Style Magazine – ‘View Finder’
‘A new home in Tāhuna/Queenstown where the sky gets in before the mountains do.’ “On site with Barry Condon of Condon Scott Architects, Rachel and Brett came with clear instincts rather than a fixed image. They wanted clean lines, concrete, warmth and a house that didn’t repeat the schist-and-timber language common to the region” Read […]
Otago Daily Times – ‘Best of the South’
‘Projects including 15 houses were recently shortlisted for the 2026 Southern Architecture Awards.’ “The finalists were selected from entries in the awards programme of the Souther Branch of Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects.” Read full article below or download pdf.
Otago Daily Times – ‘Design Hits a Hole-In-One’
‘The home is sited on an elevated section at the edge of the Gibbston Valley Resort’s nine-hole golf course.’ “Condon Scott Architects says the owner wanted a sophisticated but understated retreat that would serve as a peaceful sanctuary for now but would also work as a year-round home in the future.” Read full article below […]
Architecture New Zealand – ‘Local Architecture Awards 2025’
‘Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects’ Local Awards celebrate the best architecture from around the country. National winners will be selected from those showcased on the following pages and announced at the New Zealand Architecture Awards on Thursday 20 November in Christchurch.’ “Penrith Peaks Condon Scott Architects.” Read full article below or download pdf.
Homes of this Decade 2015-2025 – ‘Sugi House’
‘The first thing that captures ones’s attention about this home is the carapace of cedar shingles that adorn three of its four sides. There are hundreds of them, side by side, acting like some sort of abstract mosaic. Some are darker than others, some have a patina of vertical or round lines while the irregularity […]
Otago Daily Times – ‘Future Proofing’
‘For a solid, large dwelling, this house hovers on site. It’s a trick of the eye, created by pairing a recessive lower level that disappears with an upper level that is flooded with light and outstanding views.’ Barry Condon of Condon Scott Architects achieved this sleight of hand by making the ground floor, which is […]
Home Magazine – ‘Twin Peaks’
‘This Wānaka holiday home is a sleek, subtle vision. Overlooking the lake and dwarfed by the mountainous landscape, it sits high on an elevated site.’ ‘For now, the house is used as a part-time base in Otago but the intention is for it eventually to become the owners’ permanent home. It was this that set […]
Gibbston Valley Thyme Magazine – ‘Meet The Architect’
‘We chat with Barry Condon from Condon Scott Architects. Barry is based in Wānaka and has been involved with the project since day one, giving him a thorough understanding of the environment at The Resort’ ‘Barry’s designs are popular with our clients and include the two nearly completed homes. In addition he has designed our […]
Otago Daily Times – ‘Revel In The Detail’
‘Petite and highly efficient, there’s much to enjoy in a small or tiny home that works hard to deliver all you need.’ “A modestly sized home wrapped in cedar shingles lends handcrafted elegance to a suburban street in Wānaka. The singular material applied to the home’s gable form cuts a striking figure – there’s nothing […]
NZ Herald Viva – ‘A Strong Home In A Strong Land’
‘This contemporary high-end two- pavilion home is all about engaging with its mountain setting.’ “Inspired by a site nestled among the vines in the foothills of the Dunstan mountain range in Central Otago, the owners of this striking architectural home wanted to create a permanent home. They wanted to enjoy the site’s spectacular views westwards […]
The Life – ‘Elevated Elegance’
‘Situated on an elevated site that blends convenience with natural beauty, a couple with a young family sought to create a versatile holiday retreat.’ “Clerestory roof windows infuse the living area with natural light, whilst indoor and outdoor fireplaces preserve the home’s ambiance. A glazed central deck offers views of the mountains and lake.” Read […]