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AW Architects is a Christchurch architecture and interior design practice, founded in 2013 by Registered Architect Andrew Watson.
We design homes, workplaces, hospitality venues, heritage adaptations and community buildings, from compact prefabricated cottages to a seven-storey mixed-use building on High Street. Our work has received 12 NZIA regional architecture awards, four Best Design Awards and a 2015 Interior Award.
Project register
2012 – 2026| No. | Project | Location | Year | Type | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 200 High Street | Central City, Ōtautahi Christchurch | 2026 | Commercial | NZIA 2026 |
| 02 | GymMaster Office Fitout | 200 High Street, Ōtautahi Christchurch | 2026 | Interiors | NZIA 2026 shortlist |
| 03 | 200 High Street Residence | 200 High Street, Ōtautahi Christchurch | 2026 | Residential | NZIA 2026 shortlist |
| 04 | Tai Tapu Renovation | Tai Tapu, Selwyn | 2026 | Residential | — |
| 05 | Ōhoka Renovation | Ōhoka, North Canterbury | 2025 | Residential | — |
| 06 | Sumner Post Office | Sumner, Christchurch | 2025 | Hospitality | NZIA 2025 |
| 07 | 36 OGB | Old Government Building, Ōtautahi Christchurch | 2025 | Interiors | NZIA 2025 |
| 08 | Strowan Villa Alteration | Strowan, Christchurch | 2024 | Residential | Home 2024 finalist |
| 09 | Ocean View Terrace House | Sumner, Christchurch | 2023 | Residential | NZIA 2023 |
| 10 | Ōtākaro East Frame Housing | East Frame, Ōtautahi Christchurch | 2022 | Multi-unit & Masterplanning | NZIA 2022 |
| 11 | River House | Fendalton, Christchurch | 2022 | Residential | NZIA 2022 |
| 12 | Mainland Capital Office | Central City, Ōtautahi Christchurch | 2023 | Interiors | Best Awards 2023 Bronze |
| 13 | Sumner Suburban Cottage | Sumner, Christchurch | 2022 | Residential | — |
| 14 | He Puna Taimoana | New Brighton, Christchurch | 2021 | Community & Public | NZIA 2021 |
| 15 | Lake House | Arrowtown, Queenstown Lakes | 2021 | Residential | NZIA 2021 |
| 16 | Worsley Spur | Cashmere, Port Hills, Christchurch | 2021 | Residential | — |
| 17 | North Canterbury House | Amberley, North Canterbury | 2020 | Residential | NZIA 2020 |
| 18 | Walnut Ave | Strowan, Christchurch | 2020 | Residential | — |
| 19 | 350 Colombo | Sydenham, Christchurch | 2020 | Multi-unit & Masterplanning | — |
| 20 | The Fermentist | Sydenham, Christchurch | 2018 | Hospitality | Best Awards 2018 Gold |
| 21 | Tai Tapu House | Tai Tapu, Selwyn | 2018 | Residential | — |
| 22 | 112 Cashel | Cashel Mall, Ōtautahi Christchurch | 2018 | Commercial | — |
| 23 | Governors Bay Community Centre | Governors Bay, Banks Peninsula | 2017 | Community & Public | — |
| 24 | Clark St House | Sumner, Christchurch | 2016 | Residential | NZIA 2016 |
| 25 | St Asaph Studio | 190 St Asaph Street, Ōtautahi Christchurch | 2015 | Interiors | Best Awards 2016 Silver; Best Awards 2016 Bronze; 2015 Interior Awards |
| 26 | Christchurch Adventure Park | Port Hills, Christchurch | 2017 | Commercial | NZIA 2017 |
| 27 | Maruia Hot Springs | Maruia, Lewis Pass | 2017 | Hospitality | — |
| 28 | Barrington St House | Christchurch | 2016 | Residential | — |
| 29 | St John Hub | Christchurch | 2017 | Community & Public | — |
| 30 | Kingfisher Point | Akaroa, Banks Peninsula | 2014 | Residential | — |
| 31 | Redcliffs House | Redcliffs, Christchurch | 2012 | Residential | NZIA 2012 |