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Taupata.

ArchiPro Project Summary - A classic 1930s home in Redcliffs, Taupata seamlessly blends heritage with modern design through a carefully planned extension, featuring charred Siberian larch timber for enhanced durability and a striking aesthetic.

Title:: Taupata
Builder:: Crampton & Smith Builders
Category:: Residential/; Renovations and Extensions
Completed:: 2024
Building style:: Classic
Photographers:: Sarah Rowlands Photography

Perched on the Redcliffs hills, Taupata is a stunning example of how old and new can come together seamlessly. Originally built in the 1930s, this home underwent a carefully planned extension that honours its heritage while introducing a fresh, modern design.

The project required precise execution to ensure the new addition connected seamlessly with the original structure. This thoughtful approach preserves the character of the home while creating stylish, functional spaces for modern living.

Clad in charred Siberian larch timber, the home features the Yakisugi technique, a traditional Japanese method that improves durability, fire resistance, and stability. This unique finish adds a striking and practical element to the design. Taupata is a true blend of tradition and innovation, offering a home that celebrates its past while being perfectly suited for the present.

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Crampton & Smith BuildersBuilders

Crampton & Smith Builders

Builders

Christchurch, Canterbury

cramptonandsmith.co.nz

Crampton & Smith Builders. “Here at Crampton and Smith Architectural Builders, we are all about Making great impressions and forming genuine connections. Impressive architecture begins and ends with a shared vision. We align the Architect’s design with the owner’s desire by seamlessly connecting the construction elements in an approachable, transparent and robust manner. With over 20 years of combined industry experience including architectural new builds as well as extensions, renovations and restorations, we offer our clients a safe pair of hands (times two) to fully manage a design and build vision; to scope work thoroughly to communicate transparently throughout the project and execute the build with confidence”.