Alpine Terrace House is a minimalist home located in Wakatipu Basin, New Zealand, designed by Fearon Hay Architects. The house is a cluster of simple blackened buildings set around a courtyard. The cluster is sited on a sloping terrace surrounded by mountain ranges overlooking the Wakatipu Basin in New Zealand’s Southern Alps. While the outlook is spectacular, the elements can be harsh – the perimeter of the cluster provides a sanctuary. The house is a low profiled retreat perched in the open landscape.