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Hidden down a long drive the house rises stoically on a generous section bordered by trees. An East - West running plan gives the spaces a common view of the leafy garden to the North. A series of bifolding doors from the dining space allows the interior to connect with an external deck and wider site.

The precast concrete wing walls add a veil of privacy between the interior and exterior life of this voluminous home. The exterior finishes focus on a natural material palette of steel, concrete and timber. Meanwhile the interior spaces are playful with colourful tile selections and bespoke finishes. The dramatic double height full glazed open living spaces contrast the more intimate spaces of the home. This shift in ceiling height and change in materiality helps to delineate between the varying functions of the rooms.

About the
Professional

AW Architects is an award winning architecture and interior design studio. Since 2013, Registered Architect Andrew Watson has led a practice engaged in a diverse range of work spanning residential, commercial, cultural, heritage and master planning projects throughout Australasia. Our work embodies a personalised response to each individual brief, respectful of the environment and culture of each site and to each clients expectations. The core values that drive the work of the team arise from a studio environment in which creativity thrives alongside technical expertise and experience.  The aw architects team work out of a studio based in St Asaph Street, Christchurch.

AW Architects  is a registered practice with the New Zealand Institute of Architects.