Straven Renovations by Blackwell Architecture + Design

ArchiPro Project Summary - Extensive renovations to rejuvenate a classic Villa, enhancing family living through thoughtful design and a seamless connection to the established gardens.

Title:: Straven Renovations
Architectural Designer:: Blackwell Architecture + Design
Category:: Residential/; Renovations and Extensions
Region:: Riccarton, Canterbury, NZ
Completed:: 2023
Price range:: $0.5m - $1m
Building style:: Classic
Client:: Hastie
Photographers:: Hannah Watkinson

Extensive renovations to rejuvenate this original Villa and re-order and organise its many additions for family living.

Starting as a re-imagining of a dated kitchen space with an in-cupboard laundry the original concept received such a positive response that works to update and re-plan the rest of the home were soon demanded.

Previously opening the front door and entering a cold closed off hallway BA+Ds design shrewdly changed the planning and utilised the 90s extensions form to invite and draw the family and guests through into a captivating living space that draws the calm of the established gardens inside.

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Blackwell Architecture + Design

Architectural Designers

Ferrymead, Christchurch, Canterbury

badesign.co.nz

Blackwell Architecture + Design. Blackwell Architecture and Design ltd or BA+D is a small family led firm of Architectural Designers and Graduates. Anthony Blackwell founded BA+D in 2019 to offer his skills to repeat clients and contacts made over his years in the industry. Over more than 15 years in the Christchurch Architecture and Construction Industry, Anthony has established a reputation as a technically literate designer with extensive experience and understanding of residential, commercial, and institutional work. The firm has a core focus on tailored Residential new builds and renovations with an ongoing engagement in student residences and institutional projects. As the firm’s practice has diversified, its scope of service has widened to include a greater number of new residential and more sustainable design projects along with a greater number of multi-unit and townhouse design solutions. Anthony’s technical and contractual knowledge brings several projects that see BA+D assisting with building and consenting compliance, change of use and resolution of incomplete construction certifications. The firm maintains the attention to detail and commitment to quality design solutions that leads to its involvement in technically diverse and complex building projects.