2025 Canterbury Architecture Awards Winner
Red pine villa
Red Pine Villa by Fabric is striking on its leafy, suburban street, yet the low picket fence, narrow front yard and hipped roof sit appropriately in the context. This cleverly planned project allows future development to the rear of the large section and also allows the house to potentially be moved on its PLT flooring. Despite budget constraints, the detailing, influenced by Japanese design, is clever and thoughtful. Ochre, red sliding screens provide privacy to outdoor living space, there is an absence of gutters, polycarbonate panelling and Shou Sugi Ban timber are used as cladding, and the structural framing is celebrated. The house is beautifully composed and a delight from all angles. Red Pine Villa is exemplar of how quality design can manage suburban densification while preserving the character of the street.
