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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 home by architect Andrew Watson of AW Architects evolved from a bachelor pad into a flexible family residence after he met interior designer Jessica Bartlett.
Its innovative design uses a prefab modular structure for an efficient build with local materials. The U-shaped layout embraces its hillside site, creating a sheltered courtyard and excellent indoor-outdoor flow.
The result is a low-maintenance, single-level home with a serene interior that provides valuable real-world insights for the design couple's future projects.
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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