Built on a challenging site, this Queenstown house features reversed metal roofing - more commonly seen on industrial buildings - as an exterior cladding. PHOTOS: ISAAC NORTON AND IMAGEWORKS : Inside the Queenstown property rated one of NZ’s best homes

The main living area leads to a deck overlooking Lake Wakatipu. : Inside the Queenstown property rated one of NZ’s best homes

The house is located above the Frankton Arm Walkway. The House of the Year judges said it made a demanding location feel effortless. : Inside the Queenstown property rated one of NZ’s best homes

The cosy snug is lined with bookshelves. : Inside the Queenstown property rated one of NZ’s best homes

House of the Year judges described the home as being "rich in contrast and character". : Inside the Queenstown property rated one of NZ’s best homes

Outdoor spaces wrap around schist boulders, bringing the landscape in. : Inside the Queenstown property rated one of NZ’s best homes

The walls in this bedroom are a combination of stained orientated strand board and Southland beech tongue and groove. The ceiling is Stahlton concentrate exposed beams, with Southland beech infill. : Inside the Queenstown property rated one of NZ’s best homes