Nestled on a picturesque site bordered by a gently flowing stream, this high herformance Home is crafted as a sanctuary of comfort, resilience, and refined architectural beauty. Designed by our team with foundations in Passive House principles, this residence represents a new benchmark for sustainable high-end living in Taranaki’s often harsh and variable climate.

At its core, the home is constructed using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), delivering exceptional airtightness, superior insulation, and unparalleled thermal stability. Together with a fully ducted heat-recovery ventilation system featuring intuitive touchscreen control, the home offers year-round comfort with minimal energy demand—perfectly suited to the region’s extreme cold and wind, without sacrificing elegance or luxury.

A welcoming timber-decked walkway guides visitors to the main entry, where a small hideaway office offers retreat and focus. Inside, the entrance opens directly into the heart of the home—an expansive living zone defined by a grand, structurally engineered floor-to-ceiling fireplace. This sculptural element serves as a refined divider between the guest lounge and the family living area, which seamlessly extends to the dining room and through to the kitchen and scullery.

The central living spaces embrace the outdoors in every direction, opening to patios on both sides and leading to the home’s dramatic centrepiece: a lush, green courtyard set proudly within the core of the plan. With its retractable roof and sheltered positioning, this courtyard becomes an all-season retreat—an indoor–outdoor haven for family gatherings, quiet reflection, and connection to the landscape.

From the kitchen, a generous hallway flows toward the Master Suite, complete with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. A guest bathroom sits along this spine, while the opposite direction leads to two additional large bedrooms and a full family bathroom—ensuring privacy, comfort, and ease of living for all occupants.

Practicality meets luxury in the oversized double garage, which incorporates a mudroom for shedding gear after outdoor adventures and a spacious, well-appointed laundry.

The Omata High Performance Home encapsulates Imagine Architecture’s commitment to energy efficiency, timeless design, and life-enhancing spaces. Thoughtfully composed and meticulously engineered, it is a home that not only meets the demands of its environment—but elevates everyday living for the family who will call it home.