Tuawera Retreat
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There’s no place like this for pure tranquility, where you can lose yourself in the peacefulness, gazing out at the ever-changing sea. The salt-laden breeze wafts through the doors, bringing with it the distant sounds of laughter and play from Sumner Beach far below. Step onto the deck—warm, intimate, and enveloped by lush greenery, it’s the perfect sanctuary to unwind and let go.
An understated renovation of a 1960s beach home overlooking Sumner Beach. Wherever possible we retained original building elements, even if they showed signs of age. Where replacement was necessary, we chose new materials that were appropriate to the style of the bach.
“The end result is a unique beach property. The team at Chaplin Crooks realised our vision of a new, but not new, 1960s beach bach. With so many character properties lost in the Christchurch quake, it was fantastic to see this bach reinstated and good to go for another 60 years.” - Mark and Teresa
Year of completion
2024
Price range to build
$0.5m - $1m
Building style
Modern
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Chaplin Crooks Architects is a medium-sized practice based in Ferrymead, Christchurch. Dating back to 1976, the office was started by architect John Chaplin working almost exclusively in residential hillside homes and alterations. Stephen Crooks formed Chaplin Crooks Architects Ltd with John in 2003, and since John's retirement, long-term employee Greg Miller took over as director in 2015.
We are Christchurch architects with over 40 years’ experience working on new builds, difficult sites, complex alterations and earthquake repairs we’re the residential architecture specialists to guide you through your project’s many challenges.
We have a collaborative approach to design. Most projects will be completed by a team consisting of a project architect and a Technician, and we openly discuss projects within the office to make the most of our wide-ranging experience and skill sets.
We believe that the design and building of your new home should be wonderful and memorable experience. When you invest in good design you will get the benefit of our creativity and experience in the form of a wonderful home that you will enjoy living in for years to come.
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