Perched on a rocky, section on Cashmere Hill, this house maximises sweeping views of the Canterbury plains and distant Southern Alps. The house is entered through a lower-level undercroft and garage. Upstairs, the generous living area and kitchen dissolve into the view, with rear courtyards offering shelter from prevailing winds. Simple construction and robust materials create a functional, efficient floor plan that is enhanced by the attention to detail of the interiors.

Photography: Thomas Seear-Budd.