Choice Architecture

22/04/2026

A short animation exploring the Starvation Hill House concept — from siting through to form and material expression.

Designed to respond directly to the landscape and make the most of the views, sun, and shelter the site offers.

14/04/2026

Every project starts with the site.

Understanding orientation, views, and how the building sits within the landscape is what drives the overall design.

Get that right early, and everything else tends to fall into place.

09/04/2026

While the exterior responds to the landscape, the interior is where that connection is felt most directly.

Framed views, natural materials, and controlled light all work together to create a calm, grounded living space.

The aim is always the same — spaces that feel as good to live in as they look.

06/04/2026

Starvation Hill House
North Canterbury

The house is organised as a series of simple, legible volumes — with a clear central entry anchoring the plan and separating primary living spaces from more private areas.

This clarity allows the building to read as a single composed form, while accommodating the practical requirements of a rural home.

01/04/2026

Starvation Hill House
North Canterbury

Set within an expansive rural landscape, the house is carefully positioned to balance openness with shelter — framing long views while maintaining privacy and protection from prevailing conditions.

The plan and form are intentionally restrained, allowing the architecture to sit quietly within its setting rather than compete with it.

30/03/2026

Starvation Hill House
North Canterbury

A bespoke rural home designed with restraint — balancing strong form with carefully controlled openings to frame distant views while maintaining shelter and privacy.

Developed from early concept through consent, with a focus on clarity, proportion, and long-term performance.

A contemporary rural lifestyle home in North Canterbury, designed for an exposed site with long-range hill views and strong consideration of shelter and wind.

16/11/2025

This recently completed concept reflects our client’s preference for simplicity, durability, and an understated presence. Clean lines, a restrained material palette, and controlled proportions define the overall form. Mono-pitch roof structures establish a clear silhouette and guide natural light through the interior, while full-height glazing maintains a calm connection between inside and out.

A recessed entry introduces a subtle moment of shelter without interrupting the clarity of the façade.

The result is a quiet, deliberate composition with a clear and measured architectural intent.

17/07/2025

Consent granted and construction due to start for a new medical centre and pharmacy in Woodend, North Canterbury.

Thanks to Medical Corner Doctors for being such amazing clients to work with. We're looking forward to seeing this design come to life!

19/05/2025

We've been busy...

Our latest medium-density project – a boutique development of 11 thoughtfully designed units – has officially received consent and is now under construction.

Designed with modern living in mind, this project blends smart design with community-focused living.

28/01/2025

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