Barbadoes Apartments, Christchurch

Brief
Balance attractiveness and profitability while integrating higher-density living into Christchurch’s rebuild. Design a development skewed toward young professionals in a vibrant inner-city centre.

Urban chic in Christchurch
A powerful example of the way quality design can help higher-density living integrate into Christchurch’s rebuild, this scheme for a 17-apartment inner-city development demonstrates that density can be both attractive and profitable when it’s carefully targeted and thoughtfully considered.

Barbadoes’ contemporary design skews toward young professionals, with a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments in close proximity to thriving bars and restaurants as well as recreational parks. North-facing homes maximise natural light, while strong visual and acoustic privacy creates a sense of ownership and space.