Designing homes which do not cost the earth.
Backcountry Studio is an Architectural practice specializing in sustainable residential design for projects ranging in scale from minor alterations to new builds. We also offer a variety of additional services, including building reports and architectural draughting.
Our focus is on providing people with quality, healthy and functional homes, which do not cost the earth. We are committed to minimising environmental impacts associated with the building by recommending natural materials, low carbon solutions and minimising waste where possible.
We are always looking to collaborate with other like-minded people, so if this sounds like you, please feel free to contact us.
Backcountry Studio - Architectural Designers in Christchurch.
Nico Dubois
Unit 6/129 Champion StreetNew Sleepout in Halswell. SED Ribraft Foundations. Insulated wall service cavity.
New North Facing Deck. Building Consent Exemption. SED pile foundations and glass balustrade.
New extension at the back of a villa. SED ribraft foundations. Trussed roof.
New Minor Dwelling. SED slab on ground foundation. Owner Builder Exemption.
New garage and workshop. Owner Builder Exemption. Building Consent Exemption. SED Perimeter Foundation. Raftered roof.
New 2 bedroom house in Lake Rotoroa. Owner Builder Exemption. Screw pile Foundations. Vaulted Trusses.
BC Rating
4.5
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Workmanship |
4.5
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Quality of workmanship provided |
Cost |
5.0
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Final cost kept to the quoted cost | |
Schedule |
4.5
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Job kept to schedule | |
Communications |
5.0
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Professional and responsive |
I have been working with Nico and Ira for many years now. They are an absolute treat to work with! Knowledgeable, experienced and professional. They respect the client's vision and add value with their own ideas. They always meet their deadlines. They know what they're talking about. They are one of the best architects in the Canterbury area! Highly recommend Backcountry Studio! Reply: Thank you very much Parth, it's always great working with you :)
Nico was excellent to work with - he listened to what we wanted, provided quality suggestions and advice, and managed all Council inquiries as part of the consenting process. Highly recommend Nico and Backcountry Studio for any of your design/draughting works. Thanks Nico for all of your work, the workshop is now (finally) complete, and exactly how we envisaged! Reply: Thank you Charlotte, your review means a lot to us! It was a pleasure working with you :)
Very prompt and clear with requirements and constraints. Quick communication and incredibly thorough result. Highly recommend! Reply: Thank you Kirstin. Looking forward to work together in the future.
I was absolutely thrilled with the work provided by Nico and Ira at Backcountry Studio. While I felt confident in their experience, expertise and communication from the beginning, they executed the consent documentation for a recent project beyond my expectations. They produced a drawing set and specification which was comprehensive, well set out and the attention to detail was excellent. I look forward to collaborating again soon. Reply: Thank you Rochelle, always a pleasure to work with you.
Nico and Ira were wonderful to work with. They provided quality suggestions and advice to us about our build, and they also went above and beyond to manage a tricky consenting process. Information from them was always timely, clear and friendly, and we were made to feel important and valued throughout the process. We were very satisfied with their service and professionalism and we highly recommend Backcountry Studio! Reply: Thank you Jessica, looking forward to visit the finished project!
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