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Sensitively located on a ridge of the site, this house shows how a simple L-shaped plan can generate a rich and complex house reminiscent of the developments at Sea Ranch California. The domestic spaces are appropriately scaled and arranged off a central spine, with the living bay window cranked off the axis to acknowledge a view of the estuary. In an appropriate response to the site, a low-pitched roof and cedar cladding make the house appear to hug the landform, while providing sheltered outdoor living spaces.

Photographed by Christopher Collie

Sheppard & Rout Architects
Canterbury
Moncks Spur House
Moncks Spur House
Moncks Spur House
Moncks Spur House
Moncks Spur House
Moncks Spur House
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We aim to produce humanist architecture comprised of stimulating and inspirational spaces and places.

We are a design-based practice that believes in providing tailor-made solutions to an individual client's needs. The fundamental objective of the practice is to develop architecture that is appropriate to its specific site, wider context and intended use while being robust, flexible and environmentally-aware.

These variables are used along with the appropriate structural considerations to develop buildings with well-suited form and style, instead of approaching the design from a stylistic standpoint.

The practice was established in 1982 in Christchurch by David Sheppard and Jonty Rout. In its 40 years the practice has carried out a wide range of projects covering many types and in numerous geographic locations. The founding partners brought to the practice extensive design and construction experience gained while working with other offices in both New Zealand and overseas. Tim Dagg joined Sheppard & Rout in 1986 and Jasper van der Lingen in 1993 and they both joined David Sheppard as Directors in 2006.

With David Sheppard now retired and Jonty very sadly passed away the practice is led by Directors Jasper van der Lingen and Tim Dagg and three Associate Directors; Matt Gutsell, Jonathan Kennedy and Steven Orr.