modern new zealand architectural home retain exact original house geometry proportions rooflines garage placement and overall layout maintain the same camera angle and perspective clearly define the main front entry beside the garage as a visible architectural feature create a recessed entry alcove with a clearly identifiable front door the door should be a modern solid panel door in a dark finish with a vertical handle the entry must read clearly from this angle with depth shadow and a visible doorway opening do not remove or flatten the entry do not wrap timber cladding around the entire corner of the building maintain correct material placement and separation between elements apply a refined landmark homes material palette vertical timber cladding in natural cedar tones used selectively not wrapping corners contrasting dark charcoal vertical cladding for secondary volumes light plaster or painted surfaces where appropriate feature natural stone chimney in soft grey tones refine the garage with a clean modern flush panel garage door in a neutral tone that complements the house enhance glazing with large black aluminium framed windows and sliding doors add subtle timber slat screening near the entry for depth without changing structure landscape with modern new zealand planting grasses structured low shrubs clean edging and restrained planting design avoid tropical or palm style landscaping lighting soft warm late afternoon light with increased brightness so the house is well lit ensure the entry area is visible and not lost in shadow rendering style high end photorealistic clean balanced contrast consistent with premium residential marketing imagery do not redesign or reinterpret the architecture only enhance materials lighting and visual quality
