From the architect. This modest home sits on a small, sloping site on the edge of the historic precinct in Arrowtown. It was a local requirement to reference the small scale volumes and simple forms of the surrounding historic sheds and outhouses and to use a sympathetic material palette. In addition, the clients’ brief was to fit an energy efficient house within an established orchard and residential neighbourhood. It is a compact, high quality house within walking distance to work and the town centre.