Fabric - Architecture and design

Fabric - Architecture and design Formerly Coll Architecture, Fabric is an award-winning Christchurch practice of architects and designers.

We specialise in shaping bold, beautiful and highly functional spaces that are perfect for their surroundings and for the people who call them home.

We’ve loved developing this home over the past year, and it’s exciting to see consents approved and work now under way o...
02/12/2025

We’ve loved developing this home over the past year, and it’s exciting to see consents approved and work now under way on site. Providing shelter from the extremes of Te Anau weather, the large spanning and cantilevered roof consists of mass timber CLT from , supported by hidden LVL beams from , and engineering by .

“The unique design has captured a lot of attention. We’ve had people stop by to enquire about the building, and it has a...
19/11/2025

“The unique design has captured a lot of attention. We’ve had people stop by to enquire about the building, and it has attracted new patients without any formal advertising.”

Read the full .nz Q+A on our website.

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Among so many inspiring projects, we’re grateful to receive the Supreme Awards at this year’s Architectural Design Awa...
09/11/2025

Among so many inspiring projects, we’re grateful to receive the Supreme Awards at this year’s Architectural Design Awards.

From the judges - “Red Pine Villa stands as a testament to sustainable design and contextual sensitivity. Post-earthquake, this project emphasises the importance of maintaining embodied memory through the recycling of materials and transportable design. The house respects tradition through its form and materiality, while the perforated panels allow for a dynamic play of light, creating layered and filtered interior spaces. Its orientation gestures to the west, aligning with the streetscape proportions and ensuring futureproofing for growth and financial stability.”

It means a lot to be recognised, and to be part of this community.

We have just delivered our contribution to upcoming show ‘Pleasure Garden’. Opening night is this Friday - see you ther...
05/11/2025

We have just delivered our contribution to upcoming show ‘Pleasure Garden’. Opening night is this Friday - see you there!

From Objectspace:

Pleasure Garden
8 Nov–14 Dec
Opening night 7 Nov 5-7pm

Through a host of objects made in reverence to the natural world, Pleasure Garden explores the joys of being outside, whether within the manicured constraints of prim courtyards, hand-tended market gardens, or overgrown and rambling backyards. Gardens tell us much about people’s relationships to place and nature, and give us opportunities to cultivate intimate connections with our immediate environments.

Curated by Zoe Black .a.black and Jordan Davey-Emms , Pleasure Garden assembles artists who are called to the whenua for inspiration, including new commissions from Emma Wallbanks , Amelia Fagence and Mitchell Coll.

Our gratitude to the .nz supporters who have made this exhibition possible, and to match-funders Rātā Foundation, and Christchurch City Council.

Red Pine Villa is a finalist! It is a high-performing, family-friendly sanctuary, and we’re proud to see it recognised. ...
23/10/2025

Red Pine Villa is a finalist! It is a high-performing, family-friendly sanctuary, and we’re proud to see it recognised. Thank you .nz

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With such a range of inspiring projects in this year’s , we’re really proud to receive a bronze for Red Pine Villa.Phot...
12/10/2025

With such a range of inspiring projects in this year’s , we’re really proud to receive a bronze for Red Pine Villa.

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Currently on the drawing board are new accommodations to join Biv. Surrounded by Punakaiki’s native bush, this unique pl...
17/09/2025

Currently on the drawing board are new accommodations to join Biv. Surrounded by Punakaiki’s native bush, this unique place continues to shape and inspire our work.

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Designed to support positive experiences for both patients and staff, the natural light throughout .nz helps create a we...
03/09/2025

Designed to support positive experiences for both patients and staff, the natural light throughout .nz helps create a welcoming and calming environment.

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incredible projects shortlisted in this year’s .nz awards. Both ourselves and the family that call this house home are l...
31/08/2025

incredible projects shortlisted in this year’s .nz awards. Both ourselves and the family that call this house home are looking forward to sharing it with the rōpū this week.

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High ceilings and considered skyward views give the upstairs rooms in Peep House a generous sense of space. In the main ...
25/08/2025

High ceilings and considered skyward views give the upstairs rooms in Peep House a generous sense of space. In the main bedroom, colour brings a sense of comfort to the volume.

See our story highlights or website for more.

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Red Pine Villa was also recognised in the recent Architectural Design Awards, with the Kaitiakitanga Award being espec...
11/08/2025

Red Pine Villa was also recognised in the recent Architectural Design Awards, with the Kaitiakitanga Award being especially meaningful for us and the homeowners.

From the judges - “Red Pine Villa advances a spatial reading of kaitiakitanga as an architectural ethic, rooted in custodial responsibility. Rather than framing sustainability as technical performance alone, the project integrates long-term environmental care, material frugality, and sensitivity to context as forms of cultural stewardship embedded within the built environment.

Red Pine Villa offers a thoughtful reinterpretation of suburban living, positioning a compact and sustainable design as a quiet yet radical challenge to prevailing housing norms in post-quake Christchurch.”

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It was great to have the and .store building recognised at the recent Architectural Design Awards. Once a cold, rundo...
11/08/2025

It was great to have the and .store building recognised at the recent Architectural Design Awards. Once a cold, rundown building with minimal street appeal, its repurposed architectural merits and adjustable thermal and natural light filtering solutions now create a unique and comfortable working environment.

From the judges - “Through a sensitive adaptive reuse approach, the building reimagines an existing structure while contributing positively to the urban streetscape. Simplified lines and contemporary forms lend the addition a sense of clarity and playfulness, reinforcing the character of the street.

A calming sage green defines the exterior, paired with soft neutral screens. Verdant tones are used thoughtfully throughout, reinforcing the design’s inviting and organic aesthetic.”

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