Christchurch Modern » 80s

32 Kiteroa Pl. Jones House. Ian Athfield.

admin — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:09:58 +0000

This lovely 1980s home named Halcyon sits beautifully on the sloping Cashmere Hills overlooking the Canterbury plains. It shows Ian’s love of Modernist and Mediterranean architecture. In this case, hard geometric lines mixed with archways and…..it seems….timber window shutters.

2 Rhodesvale Tce. Millar House. Roger Walker.

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:14:30 +0000

This home was built in 1983 and is a rare example of a Roger Walker home in Christchurch. Extensive use of lattice, curves and colour mark it as a home of its time and a great example of Walker’s unmistakable style.

78 Memorial Ave. David Allen.

admin — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:14:08 +0000

Two townhouses designed by the renowned Wellington architect who helped push New Zealand architecture in a new direction during the 1970s. Walker’s style was idiosyncratic and original and recognisable for his use of round windows, “itâ€™s more natural for the human eye to look at a circleâ€, he says. Designed by David Allen, a contemporary of Walker.

6 Te Awakura Terrace. Architect Unknown.

admin — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:25:50 +0000

Curvy, baby blue and tucked away under St Andrews Hill, this house must have been pretty wild in its day. The design straddles art deco and international modernism and the colour makes it look a bit like the zoo’s penguin enclosure.

18 Butler Street. Maurice Mahoney.

admin — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:34:41 +0000

Truly a home that reflect its surroundings, this severe glass and steel box blends surprisingly well into the landscape. It must feel quite exhibitionist on the inside and has the feel of Philip Johnson in mirrored sunglasses.

53 Beachville Road. Warren & Mahoney.

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:51:49 +0000

These cleverly designed seaside townhouses are built on a staggered footprint which means views for all and a communal cricket pitch. Six-and-out, electric wickets.