2021 Canterbury Architecture Awards Winner
Port Hills House
Overlooking Governors Bay, Lyttleton Harbour and beyond, this is an exposed and dramatic site. Cantilevered north and south, the principal structure of the dwelling houses the main living and sleeping quarters. Skilfully placed windows and skylights capture majestic views, while the rugged environment is also expressed in the material selections, both internally and externally. Separate guest quarters frame part of the courtyard entry area, and the house and landscaping seamlessly complement one another. Very little energy is required to maintain a comfortable interior environment due to a well-insulated building envelope.
- Practice
- Philip Kennedy Associates Architects
- Category
- Housing
- Location
- Canterbury
