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Located in Devondale Estates and home to a blended family, the pod design allows closure of the children's’ wing every second week when the nest is empty. The inclusion of a den enables work time or a quiet moment. Internal concrete panels and polished concrete floors provide thermal mass to heat and cool the house naturally. Children have identical spaces including a loft above their robe. Dispersed living spaces allow for different activities to take place simultaneously.   

Fiona Macpherson Architecture
Canterbury

About the
Professional

At Fiona Macpherson Architecture we actively encourage our clients to reduce their footprint on this earth and consider their health by choosing natural non-toxic materials where possible.  We have experience using different high-performance build techniques including SIPS; we hold a belief that investing in your building envelope will reduce running costs, create a healthier home and leave a positive legacy for future generations.

We see our role as the designer to facilitate a joyful relationship between the client and the builder to create timeless architecture that meets the needs of the occupants.  Often for us, it is about matching personalities to facilitate positive outcomes.  

Fiona has 25 years experience in architecture in New Zealand and England.  Our small team prides itself on producing concise, clear documentation helped by the move into BIM modelling.   We share our 3D and VR models with our clients creating a design tool to foster full understanding and avoid disappointment.  This process often results in excitement, enthusiasm and a sense of collaboration for the project ahead.

We also act as the lead designer for Black Hut Designs - check out our website www.blackhut.co.nz for further information about what we do.