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Built on a steep hill site overlooking a native reserve area, this tricky section called for lateral thinking and clever design to make it a viable build. The result is a striking, modern building which enhances its environment.

The site required extensive excavation and foundation work to retain the land and form a platform on which the house would be built. At the design stage, we elected to use a poured in-situ concrete method to form the retaining walls and garage superstructure, anchoring the timber-pole house back into the hill. With nearly 100 lineal metres of concrete retaining walls, some exceeding 3 metres in height, the house sits strongly – with the raw concrete complementing a house that is grounded in its natural landscape.

A Vitex boardwalk weaves through the native planting, bridging across to the second storey. The long internal layout allows all spaces to enjoy the views and functions well for a young family, while the kitchen, designed by Smylie Builders, incorporates various materials to bring warmth and cohesion to the interior.

Photo Credit - Smylie Builders

Ravensdale Rise House
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Smylie Builders is a Christchurch based family business established in 2009. We offer an end-to-end service from planning through to construction and specialise in bespoke projects.

Our small team of qualified builders work hard to get the detail right. We tackle challenging projects with respect for the landscapes we work upon with careful consideration for our environment.

We build value, style and quality into every project.