An historic city building is refurbished & reinvented by Urbanfunction – an activated retail street front, spiral stair, lux penthouse and respect for the setting result.

A modern beach house seamlessly blends with a neighbouring 100-year-old cottage, creating a long, linear family home that embraces both old and new

ADNZ National Award winners 2023

It was another big night of awards on Friday 18 August in Invercargill, when the winners of 2023 Regional ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards were announced. With winners from across the region, from Invercargill to Dunedin, it was a true celebration of the incredible architecture of this area. In total 13 inspiring projects received recognition.

Architecture from the Canterbury and Nelson regions were celebrated on Friday 4 August at the Regional ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards held in Christchurch.

It’s a killer view, so of course this new-build home by Aaron Jones of Urbanfunction drinks it in from every angle. But there are plenty of other factors at play.

Clever spaces characterise this home by Built Chch, Urban Function Architecture & The Home Maker.

The site for this home is located under a 60-year-old oak tree, and its retention was integral to the brief. Urbanfunction and Form Builders honoured their clients’ wishes in creating this exquisite Christchurch home.