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    Nov 17, 2019 2 minutes

    Menzies Pop! House by Architects’ Creative

    GOLD PINS — Residential architecture & residential interior

    Some would look at a small, derelict 1940s house and decide to demolish it. Christchurch’s Kate and Daniel Sullivan of Architects’ Creative opted to celebrate this in-situ concrete building’s unique character and work within the existing framework on a respectful refurbishment that has resulted in a comfortable, sustainable, high-performance family home.

    Driven by footprint of this coastal Canterbury dwelling was cleverly replanned while embracing sustainable materials and systems. Repair of the original exterior, structural strengthening and service upgrades created a carefully considered and consistent composition.

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