Coastal Retreat - Christchurch
By Johnston Architects
Originally constructed as a bungalow in the 1920s and altered over the past 100 years, we were approached to create a spectacular renovation to this coastal residence.
Alteration works focused on improving physical and visual connections between the interior and exterior spaces to better enjoy the sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. A new cantilevered deck with operable louvre roof, outdoor heaters and sliding shutters now allows the owners to enjoy the sun-drenched outdoor entertaining space in privacy.
A talented team of consultants and craftspeople including Inside-out Design and Pocket Structural Engineers worked alongside the owners and DJ Hewitt Builders to transform the home through extensive and detailed alterations.
Exterior works including a new copper roof, double-glazed timber windows, cedar shingles and decorative timber detailing work together in harmony with the extensive interior alterations to create a calm and comfortable coastal retreat.
Location: Christchurch
Floor Area: 350 sq.m.
Contractor: DJ Hewitt Builders
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Johnston Architects is a design-led studio specialising in high-quality new-build residential and commercial projects throughout New Zealand.
We pride ourselves on crafting rigorously planned and immaculately detailed projects that exceed client expectations. With almost 100 years of combined experience delivering architectural projects of exceptional quality in New Zealand and overseas, our tight-knit team of talented designers will ensure that your project is tailored to suit your quality and budgetary requirements.
Johnston Architects is committed to reducing the environmental footprint of our work. We strongly believe that the creation of well-crafted, timeless architecture is the key to sustainable design and we ensure that sustainable strategies are employed seamlessly into the overall design to enhance the comfort, quality, and delight of your home.
Our work is always informed by a site's physical and cultural setting. Working in some of the most remarkable and scenic locations in the country has resulted in a body of work that responds to its context in a timeless and elegant manner.