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Stretched across a long flat hill site with 180 degree views of the ocean, from Sumner Bay to the Alps.

Sowerby has been designed with the requirement to maximise views from every space, shelter from the prevailing winds and protect from overheating.

With a nod to the mid century. Expansive eave overhangs and a clean vertical rhythm draw this elongated form across the narrow site, taking in sea views over Pegasus bay, towards Kaikoura and connecting to the Alps.

Words by: Aaron Jones of Urbanfunction

Photography: Stephen Entwisle

Urban Function Architecture
Canterbury
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Sowerby Richmond Hill, Christchurch
Sowerby Richmond Hill, Christchurch
Sowerby Richmond Hill, Christchurch
Sowerby Richmond Hill, Christchurch
Sowerby Richmond Hill, Christchurch
Sowerby Richmond Hill, Christchurch
Sowerby Richmond Hill, Christchurch
Sowerby Richmond Hill, Christchurch
Sowerby Richmond Hill, Christchurch
Sowerby Richmond Hill, Christchurch

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Urbanfunction is a design collaborative based in the central city of Christchurch, New Zealand that draws on a range of skill and experience to deliver a diverse range of residential and commercial architectural projects both at home in beautiful Aotearoa and internationally.

Design director Aaron Jones formed both zerobag and urbanfunction on his return from years of working abroad in Melbourne and London.

With 20 years experience in the industry, Aaron draws on a range of global experience. From technical detailing and construction in stadium building to design, detailing and marketing of high end residential and commercial projects for both client and developer. 

The importance of Architecture and design within society, we believe is everything. As space, light and visual context affect mood and function within ourselves and those around us, it is critical we live within well considered environments. Considered not only for the purpose of which a building or product is to function but also to it's own environment and surroundings. This forms part of the core philosophy as to how we approach design.