Fendalton House
Location Christchurch
Year 2024
Typology Single-Family Residential
Size 158m2
Design High-performance
Set along the tranquil riverbanks opposite Mona Vale Park, this three-bedroom home is a refined blend of nature, light, and design. The client’s brief called for a seamless connection with the outdoors, and the architecture responds with thoughtful integration of views, a flow through the spaces, and carefully curated landscaping that extends the living areas into the natural surroundings.
Designed to maximise natural light, the home provides ideal conditions for reading and displaying art, with carefully placed windows that capture views and invite sunlight deep into the interior. The design evokes a mid-century modern sensibility, with clean lines, horizontal proportions, and a palette of natural materials that anchor the home to its riverside context as well as the established nature of the neighbourhood.
High-performance construction methods ensure the building is highly insulated, making it both energy-efficient and comfortable year-round. Every element of the design, from the spatial flow to the material choices, was crafted to enhance the homeowners' experience of light, space, and connection to nature.