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GOLDEN GLOW

behind this highly detailed and shining new home in the Christchurch suburb of Merivale. Built to replace an historic double-storeyed villa demolished after the Canterbury earthquakes, the new house was seen as an opportunity to create a building that reflected the owners’ love of art and provided plenty of space for the display of some highly significant artworks. It was also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for up-and-coming Christchurch architect Phil Redmond to design a building that illustrates his penchant for fine detail and expresses his admiration for the

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