Naked Architecture
Choice – that’s what we need; a way in which each of us can individually live happily in our increasingly complex world. Now, more than ever, people really do want greater choice around how they live in the urban environment. And internationally, a growing array of solutions are emerging to answer that […]
Head-turning Homes: Metro Advances
Five high-end townhouses at 55 Bishop Street have the best of everything – a head-turning design in cedar, with distinctive extras in the mix. In the tranquillity of a quiet tree-lined St Albans street, these freehold three-bedroom apartments have just been completed – with two having sold already. Nigel and Julie Lundy of […]
Opening new doors on city living: Allfrey + South Architects
Buyers seeking a newly built city apartment will find plenty on the market. But what if people want something else, something more connected and affordable? Architect Craig South explores what this ‘something else’ could look like and how it could transform how we live. I was recently invited to contribute to a New […]
Exceptional versatility: Weir Architecture
One word encapsulates the work of the team at Weir Architecture – versatility. “We are working all around the South Island at the moment,” Managing Director Robert Weir says. “There are projects underway in Nelson, Wanaka, Queenstown, the West Coast, Akaroa and in Christchurch and every one of these projects is different.” The […]
Salvaging a local landmark: The Pump House
The restoration of the historic Pump House on Tuam Street is complete, after an extensive two-year repair and earthquake strengthening project – salvaging a unique link to our city’s heritage. Originally built more than 100 years ago in the 1880s, the Pump House is a collection of five buildings that once served as […]
Affordability and the culture trap: Linetype Architectural
When it comes to houses, there are certain ergonomic features that make a space function, but it’s hard to argue for a need when spaces get larger than necessity dictates. However, strip a design back to necessity and we might be disappointed with what we are presented. Therefore, it’s important to recognise we […]
A Home with Hygge: Fleetwood Construction
If the Danish term ‘hygge’ is defined as a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or wellbeing, this Gold Award-winning home built by Fleetwood Construction has it, well, in bucketloads. The home – a happy collaboration between the homeowners, Matt Gutsell of Sheppard and Rout Architects, and […]
Celebrating the city’s architecture
An executive home inspired by the work of Sir Miles Warren and a school playground in the sky were just two of the award-winning designs celebrated on Friday 2 August at the Canterbury/Westland Regional ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards. Every year, the ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards celebrate innovative, sustainable and exceptionally designed […]
Bringing People Together to Talk Architecture: Allfrey + South Architects
Allfrey + South Architects opened an exciting conversation on architecture with the wider community earlier this year via its new ArchiChat Group. Architect Craig South explains what the open forum is all about and why it is going from strength to strength. It has been a privilege for us to open our practice […]
Enhancing community architecture: IKON Architects
Holly Lea Village, located in the heart of Fendalton, has been well-established as one of Christchurch’s premier retirement lifestyle villages. This is set to be enhanced as IKON Architects has been working with Generus Living Group to refresh the existing facility and design significant additions to expand the range of living options available within their […]