A breathtaking clifftop site with panoramic views from Kaikoura to Banks Peninsula is the setting for this family home on Scarborough Hill. Exposure to strong easterly […]
There’s no place like this for pure tranquility, where you can lose yourself in the peacefulness, gazing out at the ever-changing sea. The salt-laden breeze wafts […]
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 […]
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 […]
Completed in 2023, this project was featured in Season 8 of Grand Designs New Zealand. It was a challenging project that involved renovating a stone cottage […]
This contemporary addition has breathed new life into a very compact first home. Widening the entry hallway has created a space that welcomes guests to the […]
This character home in St Martins, Christchurch, has been a very special project for Chaplin Crooks Architects. We first worked on it in 2003, undertaking an […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Located in the established suburb of Opawa, near the Heathcote River, this 2-bedroom, single-storey home was designed for a person returning to Christchurch after many years […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]