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Ravenscar House.

ArchiPro Project Summary - Ravenscar House: A purpose-built cultural facility in Christchurch, blending original architectural elements with modern design, featuring a central courtyard and sustainable materials, including pre-cast concrete from the original residence's bricks.

Title:: Ravenscar House
Manufacturers and Supplier:: Horizon International Paving
Category:: Residential/; New Builds
Completed:: 2022
Client:: The Wakefield family

The Wakefield family owned an architectural grand residence, Ravenscar House, that was open to the public on occasion to exhibit a large art collection. It was intended that once the house was no longer required for residential use, it would be made available to the public as a cultural facility for the display of the art collection and the use of the library. This cultural facility was to be modeled on the concept of a 'house museum'. Sadly, Ravenscar House was irreparably damaged in the February 2011 earthquake. Following the demolition of the original residence, the Trust sought to relocate the art collection to a new grand residence in Christchurch’s cultural precinct. The new, purpose-built, house museum is therefore in some ways a paradox as it incorporates key designs from the original Ravenscar House into the new build, such as four main chambers designed in the same dimensions as the original principal rooms. These rooms are set around a central courtyard with views to the garden which in turn is a reinterpretation of planting from the original home. It is built from pre-cast concrete made from crushed bricks from the original home, as well as rubble from other cherished buildings in the city – material otherwise destined for landfill.

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Judges comments

This was an extraordinary project with an outstanding effort across all facets of this competition. From the philanthropic vision of the Wakefield Family to share their art collection with the public to the procuring of a new site within the Christchurch cultural precinct, through to the innovative and ingenious design that evokes the original house within its replacement, the judges applaud this exquisite facility built with a fine eye for precision. This is a special project we are proud to call our Supreme Winner for 2022.

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Horizon International Paving

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horizoninternational.co.nz

Horizon International Paving. Horizon International is a pavement supply company that specialises in the sourcing, supply, installation and maintenance methodology of commercial urban environments. We offer access to outstanding products, and a carefully selected choice of materials and solutions that have not only proved themselves in the harshest commercial environments but, look great and prove durable, many exclusive to Horizon, these include:- Nubrik Clay Paving Stonevue Paving Terrazzo Veneto and Pastelli Veneto Instarmac Bedding and Joints Systems TuffStuff Jointing Sand Natural stone systems Paving Sealers Our paving solutions help deliver public spaces and streetscape projects that are economically and environmentally sustainable. We offer full paving solutions. Our technical and installation expertise exceeds 35 years and has been proven on projects around New Zealand including city centres, airports, port developments, golf-course developments and heavy-duty pavements. We pride ourselves in having quality products, expertise and systems to advise on installation, friendly helpful staff where nothing is too much trouble.