About

St Albans.

ArchiPro Project Summary - A modern residence completed in 2023, thoughtfully designed on a narrow site to honor the original 1910 Villa's footprint while embracing an indoor-outdoor lifestyle with bespoke features and handcrafted furnishings.

Title:: St Albans
Builder:: Radius Building Ltd
Category:: Residential/; New Builds
Region:: St Albans, Canterbury, NZ
Completed:: 2023
Price range:: $1m - $2m
Building style:: Modern
Photographers:: Andrew O'Sullivan

This narrow site, once home to a 1910 Villa damaged by the Christchurch earthquakes, now proudly presents its new structure.

Thoughtfully designed to allow for the narrow section and recession planes the new residence also pays tribute to the original Villa’s footprint allowing the existing gardens to be saved.

The home is entered via a bespoke copper front door partnered by a smaller copper door dedicated to the Guest Suite.

Cedar ceilings and interior Cerrano walls bring the outside in and steel framed interior sliding doors enhance this continuity of design.

The indoor-outdoor Kiwi lifestyle has been perfectly captured with continuous floor levels from both the living area and formal lounge, out onto the deck to the swimming pool.

The external cavity slider in the formal lounge allows this room to open fully to maximise the opportunities to enjoy this indoor/outdoor space and the soffit heater let’s you stay outside longer than Mother Nature intended.

An illuminated staircase takes you to the upper level with the main bedroom boasting its own private balcony. Two further large bedrooms and a bathroom complete the upstairs area.

With handmade furnishings by Montreux Furniture throughout, its easy to see why this home is so loved. The Guest ensuite mirror on its own, is enough to make you want to stay for a long time.

Project Gallery

Copper Door on the left is the entrance to the separate Guest Suite.

Copper Door on the right is the entrance to the main home.

Views and Engagement

Products used

Escea DL850 High Output Gas FireplaceEscea Fireplace Company

From$6,995

Professionals used

Foley GroupInterior Designers

Radius Building LtdBuilders

ARCHITECTURAL NEW BUILDS

ARCHITECTURAL BUILDS

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ARCHITECTURAL NEW BUILDS

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Le Comte ElectricalLighting Designers

RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING DESIGN

HOME SECURITY

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RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING DESIGN

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ChamlangPlasterers & Renderers

Escea Fireplace CompanyManufacturers and Suppliers

Radius Building Ltd

Builders

Christchurch, Christchurch , Canterbury

radiusbuilding.co.nz

Radius Building Ltd. Radius Building Ltd, established in 2006, is a family-owned Architectural Building company based in Christchurch. Specialising in new builds and alterations, we are dedicated to creating unique homes that reflect our passion for building. Our mission goes beyond constructing stunning homes – we aim to deliver a seamless building journey and service that exceeds expectations. With bespoke systems to manage decision-making, product selection, budgeting, and scheduling, we collaborate closely with you and your Architect to bring your vision to life. Whether it’s a new build, alteration or renovation, we understand the significance of creating a home and are committed to delivering an experience that is as rewarding as the outcome. Through meticulous planning, a highly skilled and qualified team and genuine client focus, our goal is for you to not only cherish your home—but also the memories of the journey that brought it to life.