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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's personal project evolved from a bachelor pad into a flexible family home after he met interior designer Jessica Bartlett. The Sumner house was redesigned to accommodate their blended family.
Built using a prefab modular structure, the efficient, low-energy design creates a "suburban apartment" feel on a single level. It features a sheltered courtyard and adaptable spaces with sliding wing walls for flexibility. The home now serves as a practical reference for their practice, AW Architects.
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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