Country House.

Located on a beautiful country site, this large pavilion-style home is split into three separate spaces using contrasting roof forms and internal glass partitioning. A classic combination of plaster, cedar and schist extends into the extensive landscaping.

LM Architectural Builders were engaged to design and build this Christchurch home by our clients, a lovely couple who had lived on the site for over 40 years.

After many years in their original home, the clients wanted a new house they could grow old in. Extra care was taken on a heating strategy, with insulation, a ducted heating system and Low Emissivity (Low E) glass installed to retain heat.

The extensive landscape design incorporated the beautiful established trees and included soft plantings, louvres, a sunken fire pit and an outdoor entertainment area cleverly designed to be sheltered from the prevailing wind.

This site was special to our clients – they’d built their first home there and were understandably sad to see it go. We worked closely with them to ensure their new forever home would be equally cherished in the years to come.

Client Testimonial:

"I recently engaged Leo Meredith, managing director of LM Architectural Builders, to design, project manage and build my 420 square metre home in Halswell, Christchurch.

Right from the initial concept design through to the finished product I found Leo and his team to be highly professional. Leo’s communication was outstanding as he managed every aspect of the project including landscaping.

We met weekly to discuss any issues that had arisen and these were remedied immediately which ensured variations and potential cost increases were managed. I also really appreciated his honest feedback and suggestions, which came from his extensive experience and expertise.

Leo’s workmanship and attention to detail on the build was excellent as were the sub-contractors he used. Everyone on site was friendly, personable and the site was left clean and tidy on a daily basis.

Leo was always available to give advice and was readily contactable as and when required. LM Architectural Builders met my high expectations and I am extremely happy with the quality of the build and the landscaping which was an extensive project in itself.

I found Leo to be honest, approachable and easy to communicate with and therefore, I highly recommend Leo at LM Architectural Builders to project manage and build any architectural-designed home. I am also more than happy to provide a verbal reference for any interested parties."

– Graeme McMaster, Managing Director, Southern Cross Engineering Group

Photo Credit - Sarah Rowlands