2018 Canterbury Architecture Awards Winner
Lintrathen Gardens
A high-end, community minded housing development in Fendalton, this project models an alternative density for one of Christchurch’s more upmarket suburbs. Replacing a grand home after the earthquakes, 10 dwellings – eight townhouses grouped into three blocks and two standalone houses – share an established landscape and pedestrian lane accessing homes, river and street. Windows have been thoughtfully placed and screened to balance privacy with sunlight and views, while terraces walled for privacy and security allow views of the communal gardens beyond. The project’s scale and materials sit comfortably within the local residential context, while vehicle access via perimeter lanes preserves a garden focus and protects residents’ privacy.
- Practice
- Sheppard & Rout Architects Ltd
- Category
- Planning & Urban Design
- Location
- Canterbury
