Architectural design across Canterbury.
Areas we design in
Rangiora · Pegasus · Kaiapoi · Ohoka · Oxford · Loburn · Amberley · Hanmer Springs · Greta Valley · Kaikōura · Rolleston · Lincoln · West Melton · Darfield · Ashburton · Methven · Geraldine · Timaru
Why Archco in Canterbury
North Canterbury roots
We started in Rangiora and have designed more than ten projects across North Canterbury, including the national award-winning Burntwood at Pegasus.
Rural and lifestyle expertise
Gabled rural forms at Ohapuku, an off-grid cabin at Sladdens Bush, and a heritage villa at Greta Valley. We design for open landscapes, prevailing winds and rural servicing.
Performance built in
Solar studies, energy modelling and well-insulated envelopes are part of how we design. Burntwood uses less than a fifth of the energy a standard home would need to stay at 20 degrees.
Local planning
Planning and building in Canterbury
District plans across Canterbury
Waimakariri, Hurunui, Selwyn, Ashburton and Timaru each have their own district plan, with different rules for setbacks, site coverage, height and rural character. We confirm the rules for your property before concept design.
Rural servicing
Lifestyle and rural sites often need on-site water, wastewater and stormwater solutions. We bring the right consultants in early so servicing shapes the site layout rather than being an afterthought.
Wind and exposure
The Canterbury plains are exposed to strong nor'westers and cold southerlies. Courtyards, wing walls and careful glazing placement create sheltered outdoor living, as at Burntwood and Belmont.
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03 questions
Questions we're often asked
Archco used to be in Rangiora. Do you still work in North Canterbury?
Absolutely. We moved our studio to 82 Oxford Terrace in central Christchurch, about 30 minutes from Rangiora, and North Canterbury remains one of our busiest areas.
Do you design rural and lifestyle homes?
Yes. Ohapuku in Ohoka, Sladdens Bush in the Oxford Hills and Greta Valley are all rural or lifestyle projects, each responding to its landscape.
Do you work in Selwyn and South Canterbury too?
Yes. We design throughout Canterbury, including Rolleston, Lincoln, Ashburton and Timaru, and can meet you on site or in our Christchurch studio.
Contact
Start your Canterbury project.
Phone
03 928 3983Meeting us
We regularly visit sites across North Canterbury, Selwyn and South Canterbury.
Getting to your site
Rangiora is about 30 minutes from our studio, and most of Canterbury is within an easy day trip.