The rebuild of the owners? previous home lost to the Canterbury 2012 earthquake created an opportunity to reimagine their family home on a new site. Their brief called for a robust dwelling to allow for everyday living to occur on a single level, with the lower level to accommodate their growing family on occasions.

© Charlotte Clements

Architects: Architect's Creative

Location: Redcliffs, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand

Architect In Charge: Daniel Sullivan

Area: 356.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Charlotte Clements

Structural Engineer: TMCO ltd ? Matt Blyth

Landscape Architect : Ben McMaster
Site Area : 910m2

Building Area : 356m2

The rebuild of the owners? previous home lost to the Canterbury 2012 earthquake created an opportunity to reimagine their family home on a new site. Their brief called for a robust dwelling to allow for everyday living to occur on a single level, with the lower level to accommodate their growing family on occasions.

© Charlotte Clements

Conceived as a sculptural form, this hill house comprises a palette of raw materials including concrete, steel and timber, composed and detailed in a refined manner. Precast concrete walls extend into the landscape and anchor the house to its site. 

© Charlott...