This A-frame house, renovated by Velvin Building, offers modern comforts and gives a nod to nostalgia. PHOTOS: CAYDN THOMSON, IMAGEWORKS : Frankton rescue job wins big

Skylights flood the kitchen with natural light. : Frankton rescue job wins big

The house sits above Frankton Arm, overlooking Lake Wakatipu. : Frankton rescue job wins big

The site had steep access, lots of rock and little space to set up a crane. : Frankton rescue job wins big

The black spiral staircase leads to bedrooms on the top level. : Frankton rescue job wins big

Band-sawn Southland beech features on the interior walls. : Frankton rescue job wins big

Prior to renovation, the house had dilapidated weatherboards, dark wood beams and a dated interior. PHOTOS: ROBBIE DICK, THE HABITAT DESIGN CO : Frankton rescue job wins big

Frankton rescue job wins big : Frankton rescue job wins big

Frankton rescue job wins big : Frankton rescue job wins big