An Architectural Icon on the Edge of the World

As featured in Season Two of New Zealand’s Best Homes with Phil Spencer

Perched high above the Tasman Sea, The House at Parihoa is a striking expression of contemporary New Zealand architecture. Designed by acclaimed architect Andrew Patterson, its bold geometric forms sit in deliberate contrast to the untamed beauty of Auckland’s West Coast. Here, architecture and landscape exist in extraordinary harmony, where expansive glass, sculptural lines and carefully considered spaces frame uninterrupted views of rolling farmland, dramatic cliffs and the endless horizon beyond.

Recognised as one of New Zealand’s most remarkable private residences, The House at Parihoa was featured in Season Two of New Zealand’s Best Homes with Phil Spencer, airing in October 2025. The feature offered a rare glimpse inside this architectural masterpiece, celebrating its visionary design and extraordinary setting. The House at Parihoa is a testament to the power of architecture to connect us with our surroundings, a place where bold design meets the raw beauty of nature.