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Backcountry Studio Limited

Architecture & Design
Christchurch
4.5
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8 Reviews
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10 Jobs completed
About

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.

What we do
Architecture & Design, Management, Planning & Consent, Interior Design, Inspections & Valuations
Areas served
Ashburton, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch, Hurunui, Mackenzie, Selwyn, Timaru, Waimakariri, Waimate, Central Otago, Clutha, Dunedin, Waitaki, Buller, Grey, Westland, Queenstown Lakes
Business type
Company
Contact name & address

Nico Dubois

Unit 6/129 Champion Street
Edgeware
Christchurch 8013
Credentials

Accreditations
Licensed Building Practitioners
Insurance
Berkshire Hathaway Professional Indemnity
Projects

Showing 1 to 6 of 8 projects
Halswell Sleepout

New Sleepout in Halswell. SED Ribraft Foundations. Insulated wall service cavity.

Diamond Harbour Deck

New North Facing Deck. Building Consent Exemption. SED pile foundations and glass balustrade.

Spreydon Villa Extension

New extension at the back of a villa. SED ribraft foundations. Trussed roof.

Halswell Minor Dwelling

New Minor Dwelling. SED slab on ground foundation. Owner Builder Exemption.

Diamond Harbour Garage

New garage and workshop. Owner Builder Exemption. Building Consent Exemption. SED Perimeter Foundation. Raftered roof.

Lake Rotoroa House

New 2 bedroom house in Lake Rotoroa. Owner Builder Exemption. Screw pile Foundations. Vaulted Trusses.

Workmanship reviews

BC Rating 4.5
Workmanship
4.5
Quality of workmanship provided
Cost
5.0
Final cost kept to the quoted cost
Schedule
4.5
Job kept to schedule
Communications
5.0
Professional and responsive
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Parth Desai
6 months ago

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 :)

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Charlotte A
7 months ago

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 :)

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Kirstin Jenkinson
1 year ago

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.

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Rochelle Foster
1 year ago

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.

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Jessica Richardson
1 year ago

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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