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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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Christchurch architect Andrew Watson of AW Architects designed his Sumner home, which evolved from a simple bach into a flexible family residence after meeting interior designer Jessica Bartlett.
The design features a prefab modular structure, enabling a fast and efficient build with local materials. This "suburban apartment" concept offers single-level living with strong indoor-outdoor flow and adaptable spaces created by sliding walls.
The project serves as a practical "experiment in living" for the designers' future professional work.
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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