Valley house
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Project • By Pac Studio • Private Houses
Heathcote Valley
Tucked into a valley near Ōtautahi Christchurch, this home for a young family is a study in simplicity, colour and connection to the landscape.
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Designed around an appreciation for nature, the house frames long views through carefully aligned apertures that anchor to significant points in the valley.
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A florist’s sensibility guided the brief—spaces were shaped not just for living but for flowers. Niches, ledges and surfaces in custom-designed cabinetry invite arrangements to take their place within daily life, bringing the garden indoors and marking the changing seasons. The house itself is equally crafted, with a close friend of the owners hand-making the timber k... More
Project • By AR Design Studio • Private Houses
The Woodland House
Woodland House is a private, bespoke replacement dwelling located in East Devoncompleted in late 2022 by award-winning Winchester-based Architects, AR Design Studio.
The clients approached AR seeking to relocate from the hustle and bustle of London to the tranquillity of rural Devon. Their children had left home, meaning that they were able to downsize, and so they were presented with the opportunity to pursue their lifelong dream and create their dream contemporary home.
Martin Gardner
Martin Gardner
Martin Gardner
Having previously lived in Grade II listed London properties they were keen to create a high quality new build house that was warm, air tight and most importantly, energy efficient. With now grown up children th... More