By Architects Plus
Location: Hanmer Springs, North Canterbury
Area: 552 m2
The Brian Orton Home is a large nine bedroom purpose built health care facility for the disabled, and named after its founder.
The challenge was to design an innovative and technologically advanced building while complying with the territory authority design regulations for a historic alpine environment.
Timber, glass, stone and steel create a textile environment with interactive gardens, therapeutic pools and a large, modern kitchen area.
The use of louvres helps keep the facility private while filtering natural light into the spaces surrounding the central courtyard.
Architects Plus was founded in 2003 by Principal Architect, Graham McDermid.
We are a registered practice and member of the New Zealand Institute of Architects.
Architects Plus have a team of experienced designers who all play a significant role in all projects. Our expertise is diverse, covering; commercial, education, healthcare, residential and public domain design. Having a combined experience in these areas totalling over 60 years in the industry.
We have been involved in projects nationally and internationally offering a professional service from conception to physical completion, guiding you through the process of; engaging co-professionals, authority approvals, tendering, construction and contracts. We love to be at the forefront of emerging trends and technology innovations.
We pride ourselves on emphasising creativity balanced with the needs of the client and budgetary constraints.
We work closely with other industry professionals to deliver buildings that, through considered design, achieve economic and efficient solutions.
Architects Plus has earned a reputation in the construction industry as a creative architectural practice offering an individualised, high end and professional service.
On behalf of all of us here at Architects Plus, we will be pleased to be your architectural partner of choice.