2025 Canterbury Architecture Awards Winner
Low Slung
The brief was to rebuild an earthquake-damaged house into a sustainable, high-quality home with mid-century influences. On a long, narrow site, low-slung gable forms stretch down the section, maximising sunlight, side yards, and garden spaces. Landscaping is integral, with curated plantings offering green views from all rooms and connecting indoors with outdoors. Durable, low-maintenance materials like brick and wide tray metal roofing feature in a neutral, elevated palette. Though modest from the street, the purposeful entry leads to a spacious, finely detailed interior. Interior spaces play on mid-century aesthetics with architectural timber trims and details adding warmth and tactility. These honest materials reflect the client’s love of the Christchurch style, combined in a modern home for today.
- Practice
- Johnstone Callaghan Architects
- Category
- Housing
- Location
- Canterbury
