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Contemporary

For all of its vast scale, high-end materials and cuttin-gedge architecture, this remarkable 950sqm Z-shaped house is grounded in its history. 

The Christchurch site was once home to a large two-storey, multi-generational family house that fell victim to the 2011 earthquakes. Architects RTA Studio were engaged to a design a resilient new home with strong references to the old one — brick, an orangery, pool, tennis court and a connection to a well-established garden. It also had to be sustainable, to serve the planet as well as generations to come. 

A low-energy heating and light system, solar panels, high levels of insulation, low water use, natural ventilation, warm-roof technology and biophilia (nature-connected) principles have all been employed in the house with five bedrooms spread along the diagonal wing. Along the top horizontal part you’ll find the gym, garage, kids’ lounge and laundry, while the bottom has a stretch of living spaces plus kitchen, scullery and linked outdoor barbecue area and entertaining zone. There are far too many highlights in this work-of-art home crafted by John Creighton Builders to list, and many can’t be seen. The warm-roof system, for instance, has acoustic fabric and cedar battens with secret clips.

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Awards and
recognition

NATIONAL AWARDS WON
Top 100
REGIONAL AWARDS WON
Regional Supreme House of the Year
REGIONAL AWARDS WON
Regional Pink Batts Craftsmanship
REGIONAL AWARDS WON
Regional Category Winner
REGIONAL AWARDS WON
Regional Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence
REGIONAL AWARDS WON
Regional Kitchen Excellence
REGIONAL AWARDS WON
Regional Gold
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John Creighton Builders is a renowned multi award winning construction company with 3 decades of experience that excels in delivering exceptional building services based in both Christchurch and Auckland. With a focus on high architectural standards, bespoke designs, and quality construction, we create stunning homes that stand as a testament to our commitment to excellence.

Embracing new and green technologies, we ensure sustainable and energy-efficient solutions for now and into the future. With expertise in Passive Homes, renovations and repairs, including earthquake and flood restoration, John Creighton Builders is the trusted partner to turn your vision into a reality and build homes that endure the test of time.

Leading the way in building architecturally-driven homes to be enjoyed now and in to the future.

At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.