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Milford Sound Lodge, Fiordland National Park

“Built with sustainability in mind, the units feature locally sourced materials such as macrocarpa wood.”

Fourteen 35sqm luxury studio chalets were designed to capitalize on the breathtaking views of the Fiordland World heritage location, whilst offering guests a comfortable stay.  Due to the difficulty of building in a World Heritage site,  the units were built in Invercargill and transported by truck through the Homer Tunnel.  Architectural details including high insulation levels and optimum window positions ensure that the chalets work optimally in their environment.

Winner of the 2009 ADNZ Regional Design Award for Commercial/Industrial Building.

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Aerial view of Milford Sound Lodge
Looking towards chalets set against a dramatic backdrop of native bush and a waterfall, showcasing a serene natural alpine setting.
Front view of chalets set against a backdrop of native bush, showcasing contemporary architecture nestled within lush natural surroundings.
Lounge area of a luxury chalet, featuring warm timber interiors, large glass windows and a refined, contemporary alpine design.
Bedroom of a luxury chalet lined with warm, dark timber, creating a rich and intimate interior atmosphere.
Looking through the wood-panelled bedroom toward the kitchen of a luxury chalet, featuring warm timber interiors and contemporary design.
Side view at dusk of a luxury Milford Sound Lodge chalet set against a dramatic mountain backdrop, with soft evening light and native bush.
Outdoor bath enclosed in cedar slats, offering a private, natural bathing experience surrounded by warm timber textures.
Contemporary bathroom with dark tiles and a stone floor, featuring a refined, luxury design and modern finishes
Cedar clad chalet surrounded by mountains and native bush
Milford Sound Lodge restaurant and bar interior with skylights overhead, looking up through the ceiling and roof structure to the sky above.
From the outside looking into the warm interior of the restaurant, lounge, and bar areas at night, with glowing lights and inviting timber-lined spaces.
Restaurant in the lodge, featuring warm timber interiors and a welcoming alpine dining atmosphere.
Lounge area with timber-lined ceilings and walls, creating a warm, natural interior atmosphere.
Cedar-clad amenities building set within a natural landscape, featuring contemporary design and warm timber exterior finishes.
Cedar-clad amenities building set within a natural landscape, featuring contemporary design and warm timber exterior finishes.
Back view of the chalets
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