The intricate treehouse on Grand Designs NZ. Photo / Screenshot
An ambitious South Island couple bring their dream of building an elegant treehouse to life in the latest episode of Grand Designs NZ.
Rik and Boio moved to Hanmer Springs to chase their retirement dreams, where they decided to take on the ambitious project.
The plot of land on which
they build their home is precarious - it's a prominent earthquake zone, as well as an area that gets extremely strong wind.
The couple's initial build time of four months is inevitably delayed by bad weather and construction setbacks, particularly as the octagonal shape of the building requires meticulously careful shaping of each piece of timber.
With costs running over budget, Rik and Boio eventually have to let go of their builders and finish everything themselves.
