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Springbank Downs House

Cust - Canterbury, 2015.

Located on a expansive rural setting, this house has a simple plan comprising two parallel rectangular zones each containing living/kitchen and bedroom/bathrooms. Both are linked by a gallery at their southern end which passes a media room and office/guest bedroom. The rectangular zones are contained under saltbox gabled roofs with the gallery link under a flat roof.

Formal approach to the house is via a long narrow deck that stretches to bring you in and increases anticipation of entry. Ground-level south glazing on the gallery link provides the only transparency to what lies beyond. Once inside, floor-to-ceiling glass and large stacking sliders connect the main living areas with the sheltered courtyard. A boardwalk with pergola above  lies parallel to the galleries, transitioning the floor & ground levels and providing shade in the summer months. 

Two large trapezoidal cedar window seats in the master bedroom & lounge provide contemplative areas and views to the mountain ranges beyond.    

ADNZ Architectural Design Awards 2016 - Regional Winner "Residential New Home Between 150m2 - 300m2".

Photography by Sarah Rowlands Photography

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Nic Curragh

Born and raised in Christchurch, Nic returned from Vancouver, Canada in 2010 and set up Objects Ltd after having spent 14 years as a special effects designer & builder within the motion picture industry. 

Classically trained as a draughtsman through Christchurch Polytechnic and Sheppard & Rout Architects, Nic then furthered his education at Auckland University prior to a "one year" sabbatical that resulted in his lengthy Vancouver vocation.

With an adept knowledge of materials, technique and manufacture that result in detail-rich designs, Nic now applies this skill to architecture: his first passion.

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