Set in the coastal suburb of Redcliffs, Christchurch, this home enjoys wide views of the sea, estuary and the dramatic red cliffs that give the area its name.
Conceptually, the house reaches towards the water like a jetty, with a concrete block garage anchoring it to the land in a quiet echo of the rocky shoreline. Its asymmetrical roofline nods to the classic seaside bach, blending a sense of nostalgia with contemporary form.
A material palette of oiled cedar and raw concrete block reflects the surrounding coastal landscape, the warmth of timber picking up the tones and textures of the cliffs, and the concrete grounding the home in its rugged foreshore setting.