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For Andrew Watson of Christchurch’s AW Architects, this house was meant to be
A Christchurch architect’s modest retreat transforms into a thoughtful, flexible family home shaped by love and design.
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This Sumner, Christchurch home by architect Andrew Watson of AW Architects transformed from a planned bachelor pad into a flexible family residence. After meeting interior designer Jessica Bartlett, the design evolved to accommodate their blended family.
The house features an innovative prefab modular structure, enabling a fast and efficient build. The resulting U-shaped, four-bedroom home offers a "suburban apartment" feel with a fluid layout, serene interiors by Jessica, and excellent indoor-outdoor flow, creating a low-maintenance sanctuary.
A wide window frames the view with low furniture beneath.
An asymmetrical kitchen connects to living and deck.
Dining opens to a sunlit courtyard garden.
Jessica walks the rear path beneath the bedroom window.
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