With its soaring precast concrete panels, this new house radiates a sense of permanence and security. The house, which was designed by architect Chris Wilson, replaces an older weatherboard house destroyed in the Christchurch earthquakes.

With its soaring precast concrete panels, this new house radiates a sense of permanence and security. The house, which was designed by architect Chris Wilson, replaces an older weatherboard house destroyed in the Christchurch earthquakes.