The design of this family extension in Kirwee Canterbury responds directly to the movement of the sun, the breezes and the trees on the site to create a series of inviting spaces for living.

The clients wanted a extension of their existing home that would accommodate future iterations of their growing family over many years.

The choosen materiality and colour is a reflection of historical farm barns located within the Selwyn district.

The form has been chosen as a direct response to optimise light but also to contrast against the existing form giving a definite reading of new against old.