Bridging the divide between park and urban streetscape, designHOME_Merivale comprises eight luxuriously appointed dwellings bordering Hagley Park in central Christchurch.
Drawing on the tranquillity of the natural setting – this is refined living that effortlessly brings together traditional references with a refreshing modernity.
Internationalist luxury
This exclusive enclave of contemporary penthouses at ground level is a distinctive foray into contemporary urbanism in Christchurch.
Arranged in two rows and connected by a private central laneway, designHOME_Merivale is an articulation of elegant architectural moves – weaving together elements of modernism and cuboid references, and offering a subtle nod to the Victorian terraces of Melbourne.
“We set out to create a series of dwellings where textural interplays meet an aesthetic defined by moments of dark bronze and the charcoal tones of Roman-styled clinker brick,” architect Case Ornsby says.
The dark, moody exterior material palette creates a recessive form against the greenery of the park. Dappled light articulates the facade’s textural elements, while bespoke steel screens on the upper level provide an extra layer of textural identity.
While the residences maintain traditional residential proportions within the wider streetscape, materiality and form allude to something entirely new.
Borrowed landscapes
Bordering Hagley Park, the verdant greenery of the vast public space is framed from the upper levels, while elegant planting creates an organic transition between park and garden. Cascading greenery trails from planters formed into deep set window frames on the upper storey; immaculately landscaped gardens incorporate sheltered alfresco cooking and dining areas and strong connections to the natural environment – both immediate and within the wider context.
Refined simplicity
Drawing on a natural material palette, the interior design is centred on a sense of luxurious minimalism. Elegantly scaled, the interior spaces are light-filled and decadent with a palette of Italian stone, timber and metallic accents.
“The intention of the interior architecture is to draw on the external references and weave these inside into a palette that creates a subtle, contemporary allure,” Case says.
High ceilings and vast glazing meet a juxtaposition of material and tone; dark accents focus the gaze while natural fibres provide an intimate layering of textural elements.
Floor-to-ceiling stone tiles provide the backdrop to bathrooms of refined simplicity. Timeless details are encapsulated in gently curved vanities, while brushed bronze tapware and fittings echo the external materiality.
Poliform kitchens introduce Italian craftsmanship and perfectly harmonious design details to the heart of each dwelling. Options for interior lifts allow the double-storey homes to function as single-storey dwellings.
Merivale’s urban heart
designHOME_Merivale is as internationalist as it is unequivocally local.
Central to amenity and the city centre, this architectural enclave unveils itself in the vernacular of places a world away, taking its occupants on a journey.
Drawing on a natural material palette, the interior design is centred on a sense of luxurious minimalism. Interior spaces are light-filled and decadent with a palette of Italian stone, timber and metallic accents, and New Zealand wool carpet. Whilst the exterior aesthetic is defined by moments of dark bronze and the charcoal tones of Roman-styled clinker brick.
Charcoal Roman Bricks
Bronze Metallic Tray
Black Stained Cedar
Black JH ExoTec
Metallic Black
Lithium Concrete
Exposed Aggregate
Concrete
Resene Quarter Spanish White
Bitter Chocolate
Italian Tiles
Sallee NZ Wool Carpets
Italian Tiles
Smoke Oak
Poliform STM Champagne
Poliform Bianco
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Neolith Calacatta Silk (12mm)
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Corian Cameo White (12mm)
Dark Oak
Oyster Linea
dH_Merivale homes include kitchens from world leading Italian kitchen manufacturer Poliform. The Poliform kitchen is the sensorial space par excellence, where rationality and emotion meet, and function and aesthetics are in perfect harmony. All Poliform kitchens are designed to put the focus on people and their needs.
dH_Merivale homes incorporate Miele kitchen appliances into their designer Poliform kitchens. Miele is a global premium brand for household and commercial appliances with the very highest quality standards.
designHOME has selected Hansgrohe bathroom dresswear throughout dH_Merivale. Crafted in Germany with meticulous attention to detail and using premium materials, Hansgrohe’s bath, shower, and wall-mounted mixers are built to last. Their emphasis on durability ensures you can enjoy your product’s exceptional performance for years to come.
To allow the double-storey homes to function as single-storey dwellings, dH_Merivale homes are designed to accommodate Powerglide Elevators. Alternatively, designHOME can install the elevators prior to settlement. Powerglide sets the bench-mark for home elevators and commercial lifts, combining industry-leading innovation with Kiwi-Built quality, service, and certainty of supply.
