Where nature, memory, and design meet
An award-winning glasshouse stay and architectural practice rooted in biophilic design and the reimagining of old spaces.
A space experienced in different ways
STAY
Step inside a living glasshouse where architecture and nature exist as one.
A place to slow down, settle in, and experience space differently.
design
Architectural work shaped by story, material, and the natural world.
Reimagining existing spaces into something considered, enduring, and alive.
experience
A space to gather, create, and celebrate.
From long-table dinners and elopements to private tours and photography experiences, each moment is shaped with intention.
meet tessa
The person behind the space
Architect, designer, and host
Tessa is the architect and creative mind behind Kingsbury Glasshouse.
Drawn to existing structures and materials with a past, her work explores how old spaces can be reimagined into something alive, considered, and deeply connected to the natural world.
Tessa is not only the designer — but also your host, welcoming people into a space that reflects her philosophy in its most complete form.
A stay unlike anywhere else
The Glasshouse as a place to stay
Kingsbury Glasshouse offers a unique accommodation experience in Dunedin — where architecture and nature exist as one.
Surrounded by planting and framed in glass, the house shifts with the day. Morning light, evening warmth, the subtle rhythm of a space that feels alive.
Designed for those seeking something more considered than typical Dunedin accommodation, it’s a place to slow down, reset, and experience your surroundings differently.
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