Christchurch Modern » Merivale

Tonbridge Mews. Peter Beaven.

admin — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:21:32 +0000

Peter Beaven’s 1974 attempt at ‘village living’ is a good one and still looks tight. He avoids the repetition and uniformity of typical townhouses by varying the design of each home. Porthole windows and intersecting rooflines add some fun.

Peter followed with Habitat Housing Thorndon Mews (1975) in Wellington and inspired Roger Walker and Ian Athfiled to pursue similar schemes.

100 Office Rd. Warren & Mahoney

admin — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:45:22 +0000

Yes, more Warren & Mahoney white concrete block townhouses from the 60s. This pair look particularly crisp and well cared for. There’s a lot of imitators, some good, some not so, but the originals always look the best. The dark-painted concrete lintel over the lower doors is superb.

Millbank Lane. Family House. Peter Beaven.

admin — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:43:30 +0000

This beautiful “little house’ was designed Peter Beaven for his family in 1962. Sited at the end of Millbank Lane at Carlton Mill, it sits on the bank of the Avon River opposite Hagley Park. The 3 bedroom house has been sympathetically updated over the years without losing any of its enduring appeal.