JSC Timber worked alongside Coll Architecture on a beautiful, warm, and inviting family home based in Christchurch that wraps around a centrally located reflection pond. The main aim of this forever family home was to set a welcoming scene for the owners with a neutral palette for them to express their design style over time.
The environmental context was a very important consideration in this neighbourhood of eclectic styles and ensuring the building’s design features fit within the architectural heritage of Christchurch. Mitchell Coll was focused on keeping the strong white gabled forms of the Christchurch School Style with crisp detailing and employed rusticated weatherboards to the gable ends to soften the masculine form and tie in with the neighbouring designs of the 1980s.
A fresh look at the overall property was to keep most of the existing vegetation and landscaping on site including the large tree that is located at the front of the site near to the garage. This helps the home to already sit ingrained within the already established street scene. In addition, a large amount of planting was done on the front boundary to avoid the need for a fence which generously shares the space and greenery to an otherwise enclosed street of the neighbourhood.
As a family home with potentially high energy consumption, it was important to address energy efficiency inherently in the design. A major factor in the design was the reflectance of the light-coloured roofing and the Alaskan Yellow Cedar rusticated timber cladding profile which both worked in reducing the occurrence of overheating and lowering the long-term maintenance of the materials and therefore lowering the carbon footprint of the building.
For this project Mitchell Coll specifically chose JSC's Alaskan Yellow Cedar for the exterior cladding for its even texture, straight grain and uniform lighter colour. Alaskan Yellow Cedar is a slow growing, tough, solid tree and the hardest known Cedar, while also boasting exceptional longevity. It is considerably harder and denser than most commercial softwoods including Western Red Cedar, and therefore it is much stronger making it a top-class cladding material. Alaskan Yellow Cedar is very well known for its exceptional workability and inherent impact and decay resistance.
To complement the light coloured roof, JSC Alaskan Yellow Cedar cladding is coated with “Wood-X Veil” which gave an unmatched look to this stunning family home.
The interior as beautiful as the exterior where Coll Architecture worked in collaboration with interior designers Lucy Wilkie Design where they have used a largely neutral palette to act as a canvas for the owners to add their own individual style with furnishings and therefore have the ability to easily change the feel and fashion of the interior design over time.
It has been so exciting to see this build come to life and we cannot wait to see the next one!
Architect: Coll Architecture
Imagery: Stephen Goodenough Photographer
Interior Design: Lucy Wilkie Design
Builder: Fuetz & Goldsmith Builders
Products used in
Project Timber: Cox Street Christchurch Residential Home
Professionals used in
Project Timber: Cox Street Christchurch Residential Home
More projects from
JSC
About the
Professional
JSC's Enduring Commitment to Quality Craftmanship and Innovation
JSC has a proud and long-standing story within the landscape of New Zealand business and manufacturing.
Established in Dunedin in 1900 by Jack Scott, and named J Scott and Company, our pioneering business grew and diversified in line with customer demand, tastes, and trends over the years.
This reputation for excellence that was established over one hundred years ago endures to this day, as does the ability to adapt and evolve, to better serve the needs of customers and to solve the challenges facing the building industry and the environment.
Innovation To Build Tomorrow
JSC is New Zealand’s premium architectural and building solutions partner, proudly producing exceptional and innovative timber products, materials, and finishings that will stand strong today and into the future. As leaders in timber cladding, hardwood decking, interior panelling, timber coatings, thermally modified timbers, and more, JSC is committed to delivering innovation to build tomorrow.
Our passionate and experienced team are dedicated to delivering quality and excellence at every step of the build journey. With a diverse range of technical expertise and capabilities, our collaborative national team is here to ensure the very best outcome for every project. Our commitment to you, is building a future together with innovation, reliability, and partnership.
- Commitment to high-quality, clear information is our foundation. We prioritise responsiveness to ensure efficient communication and smooth projects.
- We have the in-house expertise to innovate, educate, and lead the building industry to entirely new possibilities - in the consultation, building process, and the final outcome.
- JSC is more than a supplier. We become an extension of your team, committed to the project, process, people, and delivery excellence.
- We prioritise responsiveness as a key element of our partnership, whenever you have questions or require information through RFI's, you can rely on us for prompt and efficient responses.
- With a rich history spanning over 120 years in New Zealand, JSC has cultivated a reputation as a reliable and trusted partner. Our commitment to quality has stood the test of time, shaping a legacy that speaks for itself
- Positive sustainable practices and environmental responsibility are fundamental to both the values and the operations of JSC. We are committed to creating a positive and practical impact for future generations, through our work, our products, and our technical innovation.
Please contact us for further information. We look forward to doing business with you.