Springbank Downs House

Cust - Canterbury

2015 

Located on a expansive rural setting this house has a simple plan comprising two parallel rectangular zones each containing Living/Kitchen & Bedroom/Bathrooms. Both are linked by a Gallery at their southern end which passes a Media Room and Office/Guest Bedroom. The rectangular zones are contained under Saltbox gabled roofs with the Gallery link under a flat roof.

Formal approach to the house is via a long narrow deck that stretches to bring you in and increase anticipation of entry . Ground level south glazing on the Gallery link provides the only transparency to what lays beyond. Once inside, floor to ceiling glass and large stacking sliders connect the main Living areas with the sheltered courtyard. A boardwalk with pergola above parallel to the galleries, transition the floor & ground levels and provide shade in the summer months. 

Two large trapezoidal Cedar window seats in the Master Bedroom & Lounge provide contemplative areas and views to the mountain ranges beyond. 

ADNZ Architectural Design Awards 2016 - National Winner "Residential New Home Between 150m2 - 300m2"

Images Courtesy of Sarah Rowlands Photography