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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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A Sumner home by architect Andrew Watson of AW Architects transformed from a planned bachelor pad into a thoughtful family home after he met interior designer Jessica Bartlett. The project expanded to a U-shaped dwelling for their blended family.
Built using a prefab modular structure, the house was assembled efficiently on its "Goldilocks" hillside site. This method de-risked the project and allowed for a faster build using local materials.
The result is a flexible, low-maintenance "suburban apartment" with a serene interior.
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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