A lot of architects in Christchurch have been working but few have some exceptional work. On the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island is Christchurch, a city renowned for its English ancestry. The Avon River flows through the heart of the city as flat-bottomed punts float by. Its banks are lined with bike lanes, Hagley Park’s lush landscape, and Christchurch Botanic Gardens. The historic centre’s stone-built structures were severely damaged by earthquakes in 2010 and 2011. The official oldest city in New Zealand is Christchurch, which was granted city status by royal charter on July 31, 1856. The city of Canterbury Plains was given the name Christ Church, Oxford, by the Canterbury Association, which also populated the area. In the 19th century, there were few obstacles to the urban area’s rapid growth and the new community was constructed in a grid plan with Cathedral Square at its centre.
Re-thinking The Future is a global platform for architecture and design. RTF along with our authors has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in random order and are not ranked in any manner.
Architectus | Architects in Christchurch
Scope of services: Residential, Education, Urban design
Types of Built Projects: House, Office, School
Locations of Built Projects: Christchurch, New Zealand
Style of work: Sustainability
Website: architectus.co.nz/
They have been developing unique and inventive projects all around Aotearoa New Zealand for more than 30 years reshaping campuses and precincts with the needs of people and sustainability in mind.
ADNZ – Architectural Designers New Zealand
Scope of services: Residential, Commercial, Interior
Types of Built Projects: House, Office
Locations of Built Projects: Christchurch
Style of work: Use of passive design strategies
Website: www.performancearchitecture.co.nz/
The uses passive design’s fundamental principles to improve indoor air quality and reduce energy use without sacrificing aesthetics.
AP Design
Scope of services: Industrial, Commercial, Interior
Types of Built Projects: House, Office, Laboratory
Locations of Built Projects: Christchurch
Style of work: Construction management
Website: www.apdesign.co.nz/
Since 2005, AP Design a renowned architectural practice with offices in Christchurch and Auckland has been producing magnificent shining constructions.
Architects Plus
Scope of services: Interior Design, Commercial
Types of Built Projects: House, Office
Locations of Built Projects: Christchurch
Style of work: According to regulations
Website: architectsplus.co.nz/
Architects Plus a registered practice and member of the New Zealand Institute of Architects was established in 2003 by Principal Architect Graham McDermid.
Architects S.PA / Martin Chant Architect | Architects in Christchurch
Scope of services: Interior, Commercial
Types of Built Projects: House, Apartment
Locations of Built Projects: Christchurch
Style of work: Response to context and environment
Website: www.sparchi.com/
A personal and energising thing is modern, creative architecture. It reveals your personality, interests, and preferred methods of living, working and having fun. Your objectives are fulfilled by Form and Space’s intelligent, original responses to context and environment.
Architecture Prime Ltd
Scope of services: Residential, Commercial
Types of Built Projects: House, Apartment, Office
Locations of Built Projects: Christchurch, New Zealand
Style of work: Technical development
Website: www.prime.net.nz/
Architecture Prime Ltd is the practice of Registered Architect Paul King, a leading Freelance Architect based in Christchurch and working on projects across New Zealand. If he has learned anything in 25+ years of practice, it is that listening carefully,
Threefold Architecture
Scope of services: Residential, Commercial
Types of Built Projects: House
Locations of Built Projects: Christchurch, South Bay, Bannockburn
Style of work: Creating better built environments
Website: www.threefoldarchitecture.co.nz/
Threefold Architecture is a locally-based group of people who sincerely love the design and want to go to great lengths to create exceptional settings. Everything they do and the service they offer is centred on experience.
AW Architects
Scope of services: Architectural Design
Types of Built Projects: House
Locations of Built Projects: Christchurch
Style of work: Uniqueness
Website: www.f3design.co.nz/
The needs of its clients and the unique skill set of its chief designer Pippin Wright-Stow have shaped how F3 Design has changed over time.
Backyard Projects
Scope of services: Landscape, Interior
Types of Built Projects: House
Locations of Built Projects: Christchurch
Style of work: According to client’s needs
Website: www.iodesign.co.nz/
The Christchurch neighbourhood of Merivale is home to Inside-Out Design a full-service design company. Interior design, landscape design, and architectural design are among the services provided by Inside-Out Design a company founded by siblings Ben McMaster and Jane Rennie. Because of this, customers can use our services completely or specifically.
Beca | Architects in Christchurch
Scope of services: Commercial
Types of Built Projects: House
Locations of Built Projects: Christchurch
Style of work: Creating spaces to live
Website: www.goomlandscapes.co.nz/
They have assisted over 300 people in creating 150 live spaces that are uniquely suited to their homes and preferences since the process began in 2014 and have a tonne of interesting new projects in the works!
