Education project
Halswell Residential College
Ministry of Education
Christchurch
New Zealand
2017




The existing residential villas no longer reflected the needs of the College, prompting a shift toward smaller, more personal accommodation. The new scheme introduces four villas arranged around a shared courtyard, with outdoor play areas available beyond school hours. Each villa houses eight students, reducing institutional scale and encouraging a sense of belonging and routine. Straightforward architectural forms and natural materials help create a warm, domestic character. A multi-purpose learning building marks the campus arrival point, serving as both a teaching space and a venue for school and community gatherings. The masterplan also includes remediation of existing learning buildings and the redevelopment of parent and caregiver accommodation.



Developed through a collaborative process with the school and Board of Trustees, the project reflects the College’s commitment to care and inclusion. The villas and multi-purpose learning building are now complete, with parent and caregiver accommodation in progress. Together, these works provide a cohesive campus that supports residential life and education in equal measure, offering students a stable and thoughtfully designed place to learn and live.
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