Mount Pleasant Valley House by Borrmeister Architects

Glazed Valley House

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Overview: The house has extensive glazing to capture the fantastic sea views from all rooms. Location: Mount Pleasant, Christchurch, NZ. Awards: 2018 NZIA Cantebury Housing Award 2018 NZIA Canterbury Awards Jury Comments: “A confident rebuild” is how the jury described this house, and they noted it was one positive outcome from the earthquakes. The black cedar and steel exterior is juxtaposed with the light and airy feel of the interior." “In response to the site, expansive views to both sea and valley are framed and focused, and sunlight, bright and dappled, is admitted to all rooms; the wind is tamed by well-connected courtyards. The social program gives teenagers some independence, while offering plenty of family gathering and private spaces.”

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Borrmeister Architects

A confident rebuild featuring extensive glazing that captures breathtaking sea and valley views, blending a striking black cedar and steel exterior with a light, airy interior, completed in 2018 and awarded the NZIA Canterbury Housing Award.

Overview:

The house has extensive glazing to capture the fantastic sea views from all rooms.

Location: Mount Pleasant, Christchurch, NZ.

Awards: 2018 NZIA Cantebury Housing Award

2018 NZIA Canterbury Awards Jury Comments:

“A confident rebuild” is how the jury described this house, and they noted it was one positive outcome from the earthquakes. The black cedar and steel exterior is juxtaposed with the light and airy feel of the interior."

“In response to the site, expansive views to both sea and valley are framed and focused, and sunlight, bright and dappled, is admitted to all rooms; the wind is tamed by well-connected courtyards. The social program gives teenagers some independence, while offering plenty of family gathering and private spaces.”

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