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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 Andrew Watson of AW Architects transformed from a planned bachelor pad into a flexible family residence after he met interior designer Jessica Bartlett.
The U-shaped design uses a prefab modular structure for an efficient build with local materials. It features a clever layout with sliding walls and strong indoor-outdoor flow, creating a "suburban apartment" feel on its hillside site.
This "experiment in living" provides the architect couple with valuable, real-world design insights for 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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