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Wiggins Street House

This three bedroom house on the flat in Sumner is L-shaped in plan and is positioned to maximise the amount of sun and light entering the house. All living areas and bedrooms have North facing windows to make the most of the sun’s warmth. Wide eaves provide some shading in the summer when the sun is high. The roof is a ‘warm roof’ construction with a high level of continuous insulation over the structure. Concealed internal gutters give the roof a clean and sharp edge.

Inside the main living room has a double-height ceiling lined with American White Oak veneer panels. The panels bring warmth into the room and the height gives a sense of space, openness and light and accentuates views of the port hills towards the south. The kitchen has handle-less Teak veneer cabinetry and a sliding door leading to a small scullery.  

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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.

Chaplin Crooks Architects
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