Bridle Path Road House in New Zealand by Borrmeister Architects

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A modest family home nestled amongst the foothills of the Port hills in Heathcote Valley, Christchurch- a rebuild option for clients who were keen to stay within their community after the 2011 earthquakes. The house, like the section, is naturally orientated towards the valley and features a longitudinal stretch of windows offering magnificent views across the valley and an intimacy with the surrounding landscape. The band of sliding doors below opens onto an expansive deck- blurring the boundary between man-made house and the natural surroundings. The northern ‘glass house’ end of the house sits under generous overhanging eaves giving an illusion of the house disappearing into the trees beyond. A double height space is located behind a portion of the ‘glass house’ allowing natural daylight to filter into the first floor common areas. The house is a good example of what can be achieved with a modest budget and well thought-out economical design.

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• Architects: Borrmeister Architects
• Project: Bridle Path Road House
• Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
• Software used: ArchiCAD

Image Courtesy © Borrmeister Architects

Image Courtesy © Borrmeister Architects

Image Courtesy © Borrmeister Architects

Image Courtesy © Borrmeister Architects

Image Courtesy © Borrmeister Architects

Image Courtesy © Borrmeister Architects

Image Courtesy © Borrmeister Architects

Image Courtesy © Borrmeister Architects

Image Courtesy © Borrmeister Architects

Image Courtesy © Borrmeister Architects

Image Courtesy © Borrmeister Architects

Image Courtesy © Borrmeister Architects

Tags: Christchurch, New Zealand

Categories: Apartments, ArchiCAD, House, Residential

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