Situated atop Mt Pleasant in Christchurch, New Zealand, the Parsons House is a private residence designed by the talented team at MC Architecture Studio. Completed in 2021, this captivating home seamlessly blends into the existing dense foliage, offering a sense of seclusion and privacy while boasting expansive views over the estuary and the city beyond.
The two-winged design pivots around the heart of the home, creating a protective shelter from the southern environment while embracing the northern sun and panoramic vistas. With a focus on high-performance features, this residence showcases a harmonious balance of sleek, metallic surfaces and soft, timber elements, resulting in a truly remarkable architectural masterpiece.
Situated along the picturesque coastline of Christchurch, New Zealand, the Driftwood Home is a stunning architectural masterpiece designed by the acclaimed South Architects Limited. Inspired by the weathered beauty of driftwood, this two-level house seamlessly blends modern design with natural elements, creating a harmonious living experience. With a focus on first-floor living and breathtaking views of the water from nearly every room, the Driftwood Home is a testament to the designer’s exceptional skill and the clients’ vision for a long-term, accessible residence.
Designed by South Architects Limited in 2020, the Concrete Copper Home in Christchurch, New Zealand, showcases a stunning blend of natural materials. This suburban house, situated with a beautiful outlook towards a nearby stream, features a unique palette of concrete, copper, and timber.
The lineal concrete forms are strategically staggered across the site, allowing occupants to enjoy sun exposure throughout the day, while the sculptural roof ties the design together. The copper element rises from the ground at the entry, stretching over the living spaces to envelop the first-floor sleeping quarters, creating a captivating architectural statement.
The captivating Clark St House is a a contemporary gem nestled in the charming Christchurch, New Zealand. Designed by the renowned AW Architects, this remarkable residence was redesigned in 2015 to preserve a majestic maple tree and create a serene private courtyard.
Experience the seamless blend of new and recycled materials in this award-winning home that caters to modern living on a narrow Sumner section.
Discover the Ocean View Terrace House, a hidden gem nestled in the picturesque Sumner valley in Christchurch, New Zealand. Designed by AW Architects in 2019, this modern four-bedroom suburban apartment is perfectly balanced on exposed steel framing, offering breathtaking views of the valley and sea.
With its sloped ceilings and efficient use of space, this contemporary home boasts a limited color palette that creates an alluring contrast. Experience a sense of harmony and relaxation with carefully chosen materials such as oak flooring, quartzite, whitewashed birch ply joinery, leather, and linens. The heart of this terrace house is its inviting kitchen and dining area, where guests are warmly welcomed and entertained.
Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living as walls open up to extend the space to exterior decks during summer months.
The Big Cottage is a modern Californian bungalow with a strong Japanese influence in Christchurch, New Zealand, designed by Bob Burnett Architecture in 2021.
Red Rock House is a cliffside residence offering spectacular ocean views, built by Borrmeister Architects in 2019 and located in Christchurch, New Zealand.
