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A compact modern house located on a small 450sqm site in central Christchurch.

This two level home, is essentially a collection of cedar and concrete containers coupled to a large cedar spine extending towards the street.

The ground floor comprises living, dining and kitchen spaces in an open plan format, with glazed sliders separating the living space when desired.

The dining area incorporates a double height volume with floor to ceiling windows allowing sun to penetrate deep into the space. Light intensity is controlled by exterior motorized louvres.

The three bedrooms are all located on the first floor and are accessed via a bridge spanning the length of the entrance passage. The underside of this bridge has been lined with oak veneer forming a balustrade at each end.

Construction is a combination of concrete Thermomass panels and cedar slatted timber over a plywood substrate. The concrete provides the house with mass and a sense of solidity. The cedar is stained a dark chocolate colour providing contrast and softening the exterior.

The interior palette is neutral with grain filled oak timber veneer joinery and oak timber flooring, coupled with earthy wall papers and wool carpets throughout.

Three Sixty Architecture
Canterbury
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TOTARA ST HOUSE
TOTARA ST HOUSE
TOTARA ST HOUSE
TOTARA ST HOUSE
TOTARA ST HOUSE

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Three Sixty Architecture, formally known as Chris Prebble Architects is a progressive and modern New Zealand based architectural practice with offices in Christchurch and Wanaka. We provide high quality innovative architecture specific to our clients needs throughout New Zealand.

Please have a look through our portfolio, it includes a wide range of building design projects including residential, housing apartments, commercial, tourism and interior design. Our professional architectural services cover all aspects of design and documentation through to project management.

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