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Contact Info:
Chris Norman
19 Reece Crescent
Wanaka
9305
New Zealand
19 Reece Crescent
Wanaka
9305
New Zealand
Typical Job Costs:
$700,000 - $2 million
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Professional Information:Beth Chaney
Principal. BArch (Hons).
Beth is a Registered Architect with over 10 years experience in leading New Zealand architectural practices. She is a qualified Homestar Practitioner and Homestar Assessor, and has practiced architecture in Wanaka since 2014.
Chris Norman
Principal BBSc, BArch (Hons).
Chris is a Registered Architect with vast experience across a range of environments and communities throughout New Zealand, Canada and the UK. He gives back to the local and architectural communities in his roles as Chairperson of both the NZIA Southern Branch and the Wanaka Urban Design Panel. Chris has practiced architecture in Wanaka since 2003, gaining valuable local knowledge and establishing trusted building industry networks.
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At Chaney & Norman Architects, we are proud to create sustainable homes that our clients love to live in; homes that enhance well-being, health and comfort.
We focus on creating energy efficient homes with a very high level of thermal performance. Our projects are shaped in response to the local environment and are designed to unlock the potential of a site and brief.
We are holistic in our design approach, and believe that well designed homes can enhance individuals lives and positively contribute to the local community.
We look for creative solutions using simple materials, blending tried and tested methods with new technologies. Our approach is nimble and flexible, responding to the individual needs of each project.
We work closely together as a collaborative team, drawing on our collective design experience. Our clients are a key part of the design team, and we want them to enjoy the creative process as much as we do. We believe that the journey through every project should be collaborative and enjoyable.
Chaney & Norman Architects focus on residential projects. We offer a broad range of skills including design, feasibility analysis, contract management and construction observation.
Beth Chaney and Chris Norman formed a business partnership in 2018, bringing together a wealth of design experience and a mutual passion for sustainable, high performing homes. The company was previously known as Chris Norman Architecture, and has been helping clients realise their dream homes since 2009.
Services Provided
Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Design, Custom Home, Energy-Efficient Homes, Green Building, House Plans, Project Management, Sustainable Design, Architects
Areas Served
Wanaka, Queenstown-Lakes District, Central Otago
Awards
NZIA Practice NZRAB Registered practice Registered Architects (Beth Chaney & Chris Norman) Homestar Practitioner (Beth Chaney) Homestar Assessor (Beth Chaney)
11 Projects for Chaney & Norman Architects

Wanaka, Otago
Wanaka Gable House
13 photos

Queensberry, Otago
Queensberry Hills Retreat
15 photos

Albert Town, Otago
Albert Town Courtyard House
15 photos

Wanaka, Otago
Lake Wanaka Courtyard House
18 photos

Wanaka, Otago
Clutha River Farmhouse
19 photos

Queenstown, Otago
Lake Wakatipu House
10 photos

Queensberry, Otago
Queensberry Hills House
12 photos

Wanaka, Otago
Cardrona River Lodge
4 photos

Albert Town, Otago
Clutha River Concrete House
5 photos

Mount Pisa, Otago
Lake Dunstan Stone House
12 photos

Albert Town, OTA
Clutha River Concrete House: Stage 2
7 photos
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4 Reviews for Chaney & Norman Architects

Ruth Proctor
Relationship
Client
We have a 115 year old villa which needed renovation. Chris Norman provided an excellent plan which was in keeping with the character of the house. He had good ideas for introducing new products and oversaw the project from beginning to end. He kept in touch constantly and was willing to instigate changes to his original plan when necessary. We landed up with a very successful result done in a short amount of time. He worked closely with the building teM and they appreciated his detailed plans . We were extremely happy with Chris’s work on our property.
September 5, 2019

Jenny Hare
Relationship
Client
We’re often asked who designed the home we love to live in.
Chaney & Norman Architects would be our go-to team if ever we were to do it again on a different site. Both for their design flair and their willingness to listen and work with us to achieve our brief.
Put most simply, it feels good to be in every room of our home. We love the flow, how spaces are defined and linked, and the natural light in our home.
The house was designed specifically for our site. We enjoy total privacy from the road and protection from the southern aspect. As soon as we walk in the front door the house opens up to allow unimpeded views from floor to ceiling of the lake and mountains to the north. Views of more than 180 degrees from edge to edge are delivered to every living area and to the master bedroom.
The small open courtyard around which our house is built is a much-loved feature. It is open to the sky and fully glazed with sliders, so it offers passage through to every side of the house as well as introducing light into every space. Because of the interior courtyard there isn’t a single corridor in our home. And it’s is a nice sheltered spot for a first coffee.
The den is hunkered down on the southern side of the house so you might expect it to be colder and darker. Instead it’s a room for all seasons. We have spectacular views to the north directly through the interior courtyard and the other living areas. The winter sun streams into the den via this courtyard.
We appreciate the flexibility to re-purpose the den, made possible by the courtyard. Whilst there is usually both a visual & physical connection through the fully glazed courtyard into the den, it can be closed down to give privacy to anyone wanting “time out” or a separate work space.
Adjacent to the kitchen and dining area, facing north to the lake, is an outdoor room we have called our Dropzone. It is nestled a few steps down against the house for wind protection, and to allow for uninterrupted views from the kitchen out to the lake. With the roof continued over and with a glass balustrade, we can enjoy our Dropzone even in mid-winter on a sunny day. Another part of our home we love!
We knew we were building a home with energy and thermal efficiency but we have tended to take it for granted until we’ve visited some other homes in winter! It’s one of the behind-the-scene things we appreciate about our house.
We love our elegantly simple home with clean lines. Our architect thought outside the square to deliver what lies within the exterior walls
July 5, 2019

Peter Garden
Relationship
Client
Our builder, Kipton Pearce, recommended that we use Chaney & Norman to design our new house. From the initial brief that we gave, very little needed to be altered to achieve our end result. We are very pleased with the work done by these Architects and we would be pleased to recommend them
June 30, 2019

Tim Niven
Relationship
Worked with pro
I have worked personally with both Chris and Beth on a number of projects over the last few years. As a Structural Engineer, I prefer to work with the likes of Chaney & Norman Architects as they are engaging and collaborative when it comes to structural requirements, which allows us to discuss and integrate efficiencies into the structural design where possible, while maintaining the vision for their project/client.
This allows us to create cost savings for the clients, as well as time savings for contractors on site.
June 30, 2019
Commented: Love the way this house sits in the environment!Hi Marie. Thanks for your question. The landscaping was undertaken by the very energetic client.
May 18, 2020
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