Thoughtful architecture, built on clear thinking.
A Christchurch architectural design practice creating site-responsive residential, commercial and multi-unit projects, with clear guidance from early feasibility through to completion.
WHAT WE DESIGN
Architecture shaped by place and purpose.
We design homes, renovations, multi-unit developments and commercial spaces across Christchurch and Aotearoa. Every project begins with understanding the site, the people who will use it, and what matters most.
New homes designed around their site, occupants and the way they want to live - from compact urban homes to complex hillside and coastal sites.
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Thoughtful alterations, additions and restorations that respect what is already there while making buildings work better for the future.
Well-resolved spaces for hospitality, accommodation, workplaces and community use, balancing strong design with practical requirements.
Selected Projects
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Drifter Hybrid Hotel
A 95-room hybrid hotel that breathes new life into one of central Christchurch’s significant heritage buildings. Working across heritage, architecture and adaptive reuse, Drifter brings together accommodation, hospitality, wellness and shared spaces within a bold contemporary setting.
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Clifton
A compact coastal home shaped around panoramic views, natural light and a strong connection to its hillside setting. Split levels, warm natural materials and carefully considered colour create a calm yet characterful home that feels generous beyond its footprint.
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Korimako
A hillside home composed as three distinct volumes, carefully positioned to frame views of Mt Hutt and connect everyday living with the surrounding landscape. Grounded materials, sheltered outdoor spaces and high-performance construction create a warm, durable and highly efficient family home.
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Petite Maison
A compact 80m² home that challenges the idea that generous living requires a large footprint. Carefully carved forms, framed views and natural larch create a warm, private and high-performing home where every metre has purpose.
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Wiggins
A light-filled family home that turns the constraints of a long, narrow Sumner site into opportunities for courtyards, views and clever spatial moments. Staggered gabled forms, natural materials and carefully crafted interiors create a home that feels generous, warm and playful.
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11HW
A high-performance, low-energy family home in Sumner that combines exceptional environmental performance with warmth and everyday liveability. Generous shared spaces are balanced with quieter places to retreat, creating a carefully crafted home designed around family life.
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Oregon
A low-maintenance Queenstown home shaped around breathtaking views of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains. Rugged forms, earthy materials and carefully placed spaces connect family life with the landscape while balancing privacy, work and entertaining.
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Champion Terraces
A four-home architectural infill development that rethinks medium-density living through staggered forms, privacy and generous northwest sun. Designed to sit comfortably within its established Christchurch setting, Champion Terraces balances density with a timeless residential character.
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Macfarlane Place - Wanaka
Macfarlane Place is a two-home residential development on a compact central Wānaka site, designed around privacy, flexibility and connection to the surrounding landscape. Efficient planning, warm natural materials and framed mountain views create two low-maintenance homes with a strong sense of place.
WHO WE ARE
A collaborative architectural studio creating thoughtful, well-resolved spaces with a strong connection to people and place.
Our approach
Each project is guided by a clear brief, careful planning, and a collaborative process that supports clients from early concept to delivery on-site.
Our process guide
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