The home is clad in a corrugated iron shell coated with Zincalume. “We chose to have a corrugated metal cladding as we could curve the metal sheets to match the barrel vaulted roofs,” says architect William Samuels. “The Zincalume finish gives a natural reflection to the surface of the house, picking up on the colors of the surrounding bush and the changing daylight.” Photo 1 of 14 in Budget Breakdown: A New Zealand Architect’s $96K Plan to Become a First-Time Homeowner

Budget Breakdown: A New Zealand Architect’s $96K Plan to Become a First-Time Homeowner

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The home is clad in a corrugated iron shell coated with Zincalume. “We chose to have a corrugated metal cladding as we could curve the metal sheets to match the barrel vaulted roofs,” says architect William Samuels. “The Zincalume finish gives a natural reflection to the surface of the house, picking up on the colors of the surrounding bush and the changing daylight.”