2022 Canterbury Architecture Awards Winner
Te Rangi-Pā – The Sky Fort, Stronsay Lane
Located on a difficult, steep site and reminiscent of a bunker or military look-out tower, this small-footprint house is an exercise in space-efficient living and cost-effective materiality. With precise dimensioning of form, the architects created perfectly panelised external elevations. From its setting cradled by the Port Hills, views are gained of Christchurch’s lively industrial and residential areas. Internally both levels of the home are arranged around a double-height space with tall windows. The contrasting light tones of the plywood interior provide a welcome retreat.
- Practice
- Sheppard & Rout Architects Ltd
- Category
- Housing
- Location
- Canterbury
