Mortimer - Semple Home

By Theca Architecture

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+ OUR BRIEF
The original home on this site, high on Clifton Hill, was destroyed in the Canterbury Earthquakes.
Our clients came to us with a simple brief.  A modern, family friendly home that performed well and provided a warm, healthy and comfortable home.

 

+ OUR SOLUTION
The site is very steep, north-facing and enjoys incredible views over the ocean and city.

The design was carefully undertaken, in close collaboration with our clients, to achieve a home that maximises the views, ensures privacy and achieves our clients' desired outcome.

A series of simple block forms cascading down the hill formed the basis of the design, allowing each level to enjoy the incredible views over Christchurch and Pegasus Bay.

Photography by Chucky Creative.

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The home is formed by a series of simple blocks cascading down the steep hill site.
The home is formed by a series of simple blocks cascading down the steep hill site.
The home is formed by a series of simple blocks cascading down the steep hill site.
The home is formed by a series of simple blocks cascading down the steep hill site.
Evening sun creates fantastic colours and shadows in the outdoor living areas.
Evening sun creates fantastic colours and shadows in the outdoor living areas.
Careful detailing and contrasting colours.
Careful detailing and contrasting colours.
Evening sun creates fantastic colours and shadows in the outdoor living areas.
Evening sun creates fantastic colours and shadows in the outdoor living areas.
The view of the morning sunrise from the deck and living areas.
The view of the morning sunrise from the deck and living areas.
A welcoming entry.
A welcoming entry.
Relaxing after work.
Relaxing after work.
Bedrooms also enjoy fantastic views over Christchurch and Pegasus Bay.
Bedrooms also enjoy fantastic views over Christchurch and Pegasus Bay.
Morning sun creates fantastic patterns on the bathroom window.
Morning sun creates fantastic patterns on the bathroom window.

Products used in
Mortimer - Semple Home

Frameless Glass Balustrades
Frameless Glass Balustrades
By Metro Performance Glass
CHH® Ply | Shadowclad® Exterior Plywood Panels
CHH® Ply | Shadowclad® Exterior Plywood Panels
By Carter Holt Harvey

Professionals used in
Mortimer - Semple Home

Theca Architecture
Theca Architecture
Architects
- 2020
Metro Performance Glass
Metro Performance Glass
Manufacturers and Suppliers
- 2015
Carter Holt Harvey
Carter Holt Harvey
Manufacturers and Suppliers
- 2020
eZED
eZED
Structural Engineers
- 2021

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Our work is based on a simple philosophy.

Architecture cannot be excellent unless it provides a healthy environment for people.

Our architecture is excellent.

Everything we do is aimed at providing both architectural excellence and healthy buildings.

No compromise.