CASE STUDY
SHAPING THEIR FUTURE
Designed with a contemporary form to fit into the picturesque landscape of New Zealand’s Cass Bay, the architect of Aaron and Christine Green’s new curving copper family home has produced a unique building
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new home in picturesque Cass Bay. The result is a dynamic curved and copper-clad structure that emulates the surrounding landscape, while providing the family with everything they’ve ever wanted. Software developer Aaron and his wife, French scholar Christine Green had been living with their two daughters in the suburbs of Bishopdale in Christchurch for the past 20 years. With the couple having a passion for pursuing
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new projects, since they moved into their house they were constantly redesigning different
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family based near Christchurch in New Zealand's South Island gave a local architect full freedom in designing their
sections of it.
But even though they’ve loved this process, and the work they’ve done, it’s always been their goal to find an architect and build a home from the ground up. However, as Aaron explains, “Finding the right architect and site has always held us back.”
This all changed when they discovered a plot in Cass Bay, a remote area about 30 minutes south of their home. The site was a complete contrast to where they were currently living – directly on the waterfront with scenic views of mountains. “Although Cass Bay is close to the city, it feels like you are in a totally different world; it’s a real hidden treasure,” says Aaron.
HIGH POINT
“The high point for the project is inviting everyone who was involved back to see it and appreciate the work they have done and to hear the constant praises that they get from passers by who are as mesmerised as we are by what has been created.”
jan/feb 2022
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