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Scarborough House
Coastal new-build · Taylors Mistake | Perched above the restless ocean, this home opens to light and sea. Sun-warmed spaces, soft shadows, and panoramic vistas awaken […]
Tata Beach House
Bush Retreat · NZIA Nelson/Marlborough Architecture Awards Shortlist 2026 | Wake to a chorus of native birds in the surrounding bush, and end the day watching […]
The Red Cottage
Character home renovation · NZIA Canterbury Architecture Awards Shortlist 2026 | A tiny cottage on the estuary shore completely renewed—calm white rooms washed in dappled light, a […]
Tuawera Retreat
Mid-century renovation · NZIA Canterbury Architecture Awards Shortlist 2025 | There’s no place like this for pure tranquility. Perched above Sumner Beach, wrapped in lush greenery […]Fendalton Residence
Bronze-toned cladding echoes the surrounding autumn trees, while the home gathers around a light-filled living room—seasonal garden colour wrapping close, soft and ever-changing.St Mark’s Anglican Church, Opawa
WINNER OF NZIA CANTERBURY ARCHITECTURE AWARD 2023 An addition to the north east transept of St Mark’s Church forms a new worship space, named the St […]
Seamount Terrace Home
Tucked into established trees on the lower slopes, the home finds its calm on a sheltered balcony—looking out across the estuary as the tide shifts, quietly, […]Walnut Cottage
A home where history is not just preserved but felt — in the quiet strength of stone walls, the warmth of reused timber, and the soft […]McCormacks Bay House
A steep site overlooking the estuary and McCormacks Bay is the scene for this new home. The original house was demolished due to damage in the […]
Tai Tapu Alterations
Beneath the louvres, sunlight softens to a gentle glow, the air moves easily, and the heat of a Canterbury summer becomes a calm, shaded retreat. What […]
St Martins Renovation
A pink magnolia in bloom frames this 1920s bungalow restoration, where sunlight and gentle shadows play across interiors blending heritage charm with modern living in a […]Port Levy Bach
NZIA Canterbury Local Architecture Award A relaxed and casual waterfront holiday home that provides a delightful sanctuary for family and friends together. A simple, relaxed genuine […]Opawa House
Morning sun filters through the trees and falls softly inside. Slide the doors open and the garden comes closer — birdsong, still air, and a calm, […]
Holy Trinity Avonside
This is a very special rebuild project that we had the pleasure of being involved with – the rebuild of one of Christchurch’s earliest churches that […]Cashmere Residence
This home is located on a secluded sloping site on the lower slopes of Cashmere in Christchurch. The project was a major alteration to an existing […]
Godley Drive House
High on Scarborough’s exposed ridge, bleached cedar columns form quiet retreats. Step between sunlit alcoves and shaded reveals, with the ocean present at every turn. Read […]
Lookaway Place House
This contemporary home is located on a compact northwest-facing site on the lower slopes of Huntsbury Hill. Our clients had lived for many years in […]The Tussocks
A timeless family farmhouse with a gently curved roof that echoes the form of its spectacular hilltop setting A very exposed rural site in an outstanding […]Balmoral Lane
A 1970’s inspired rebuild of a family home with all the comfort and convenience of a contemporary bespoke dwelling. A rebuild of an earthquake damaged 1970’s […]Cannon Hill Crescent
A striking exterior colour scheme contrasts with the crisp white interior of this modern home for a young family. Purchasing a recently-demolished property on Cannon Hill […]Parklands Drive Alterations
This project was a major renovation of a 1970s home on the lower slopes of Huntsbury. While undertaking earthquake repairs our clients also wished to take […]
Southshore Beach House Renovation
This 1950s beach house is set in a secluded location on Christchurch’s Southshore Spit, with the living area on the first floor overlooking the sand dunes […]
Teviotdale House
A gently sloping ridge site high up on the Richmond Hill spur above Sumner provided the opportunity for this single storey design for a couple whose […]Redcliffs Renovation
A contemporary enhancement of a classic 1950’s architectural gem. This classic 1951 architect-designed home in Christchurch suffered moderate damage in the 2010-2011 earthquakes, however this provided […]
Chaplin Crooks Architects Studio
Following earthquake repairs to our premises we took the chance to renovate the space to create a modern light-filled office where it is a pleasure to […]
Wiggins Street House
This three bedroom house on the flat in Sumner is L-shaped in plan and is positioned to maximise the amount of sun and light entering the […]Oaklands School
Rebuild work at Oaklands School involved the construction of new library and administration blocks, as well as refurbishment of original classroom blocks to create comfortable indoor […]
Harts Creek Lane
A large lake-front site at Clearwater Golf Resort is the setting for this spectacular home designed for an extended family. The house comprises a central two-storey […]Peterborough Street Townhouses
This earthquake rebuild project involved the construction of 8 new townhouses on a central city site. It was a very challenging project, requiring us to replicate […]Julius Terrace House
Located in the suburb of Richmond on the banks of Dudley Stream, this four bedroom home is nothing short of unique. The Canterbury earthquakes of 2011 […]
Hackthorne Road Renovation
A wonderful sympathetic renovation to a 1920’s era weatherboard home on Cashmere Hill. The design transformed a dark kitchen into a spacious new family living space […]
