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The Wiggins house in Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand, is a family home designed by Urbanfunction Architecture and completed in 2022. Facing challenges such as a narrow site in a flood zone and proximity to neighbors, the design incorporates a gable form and central axis as a nod to the site's original cottage. The layout includes staggered garage and living wings that create courtyards to enhance natural light indoors. The exterior combines Abodo Sioo:x timber cladding and reclaimed bricks at the entrance. Inside, a glass door provides a view through a hallway with lime plaster, leading to a bright, open-plan living area featuring a double-height ceiling and mezzanine. The interior design uses natural materials like reclaimed brick and timber, along with textured plaster and curves, to soften the space. Upstairs, windows offer views of the Port Hills, and there's a hidden room. Credits Architecture: Urbanfunction Architecture Interior Designer: Abbie Herniman, The Home Maker Builder: BUILT CHCH Photography: ABI Interiors, Anna McLeod
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Urbanfunction is a Christchurch-based architectural practice specializing in bespoke residential, commercial, and renovation projects throughout New Zealand. Founded by Aaron Jones, the design-led studio is known for creating thoughtfully designed, context-driven architecture that responds to the landscape, light, and environment. The firm emphasizes collaboration, long-term sustainability, and a deep understanding of each project's unique site and client vision.
