This was one ‘out of the box’ for Arcline Architecture, engaged to complete a new design for this black barn-style project near Kerikeri. The existing building was an old, tired home lacking in upkeep and care. Sporting a faded green roof and overgrown gardens, it was clearly a mammoth project. However, our clients had a […]
We are a property development company made up of a team of expert quantity surveyors, construction industry experts, qualified carpenters, second-generation builders, qualified joiners, frame and truss experts, estimating and trade service fields’ experts, as well as licensed building practitioners. We design, plan, and build properties with purpose and passion. The majority of our […]
Wrought Iron Specialists in Auckland create centrepieces for homes and businesses that are timeless, and represent the company’s passion for blacksmithing. Some of their work can be found in well known hotels and resorts throughout New Zealand, including most recently the famous Eichardts Hotel in Queenstown, with its beautiful new chandeliers. “Our clients range from […]
Surrounded by idyllic Waikato countryside, this beautifully appointed 260sqm family home at Lake Karapiro is light and bright, both inside and out. The exterior is smart and chic in classic Linea weatherboard with attractive facings, including a gabled portico, and box corners. As you step inside, the entrance features a custom-built wine cellar that sits […]
It was a real family affair for Grant and Monique Jury with their latest retirement project in Morrinsville. The father and son build between Grant and Daniel also saw the young builder taking over the family business – Jury Design and Build, which has serviced the Waikato for 40 years. The Louvre-tech system on the […]
Terry Bryers from Bruyere Passive Homes has embraced passive house building technology after frustration with New Zealand building systems and what he felt was a lack of accountability and the process. Terry and his team have never looked back. Fifteen years on, he and his team of Fully Certified Passivhaus Professionals at Bruyere Passive Homes […]
Rob Camden of Maunga Designs, talks on one of his latest projects with pride and excitement. Rob’s client’s dream was to build a unique home that is at one with it’s surroundings, utilising recycled materials to retain a rural, unfettered charm. This home is built high up in the hills at the back of Cambridge […]
Set against the serene expanse of Te Anau’s alpine landscape, this impeccably crafted residence is a celebration of natural materiality, sustainable thinking, and refined architectural detail. Passionate about environmental responsibility, LMA Timber has long championed the use of reclaimed and responsibly sourced hardwoods as an alternative to tropical rainforest timbers. Working with carefully selected Australian […]
Set amidst picturesque landscapes and total privacy, this family homestead stands with a rich heritage and architectural sophistication. This grand estate has been meticulously evolved through thoughtful renovations and extensions instructed by Clarkson Architects, along with stunning architecturally landscaped grounds by Hamish Moorhead, making this one of Hawke’s Bays finest properties. An exquisite blend of […]
Grand and inviting, this large 900sqm house in Karaka was built by Redgwell Construction, on a rural 2.5ha riverside section. Designed by Wright Architecture and built by Aaron Redgewell and his team over 14 months, the three level custom-built home has a complex standing seam roof, suited to withstand New Zealand’s climate. Combining the best […]
Based in the Far North in Kaitaia, StonecraftNZ Pools understand that water is essential to life. We bring in the best of design, materials, experience and workmanship to your swimming pool. We also bring the latest in technology to keep your pool water looking and feeling great. We not only build award-winning pools and spas, […]
At Customkit Buildings our timber framed Barn style buildings are a far cry from the draughty, bare boned, dirt floor barns of times gone by. Todays versions are design-led, light filled spaces with as many modern creature comforts as you’d like whilst still in keeping with the raw beauty and nostalgia of a barn. Interiors […]
Such a grand home and on a grand scale, this epic build in Orakei is a fine example of masonry and craftsmanship overlooking Okahu Bay. At a sprawling 818 sqm, this masterpiece features an impressive seven bathrooms and five bedrooms, and the top floor of this four-storey mansion is an entertainment area with bar and […]
Located close to Sumner Beach, this family home has been rebuilt after the Canterbury earthquakes, and will now live on to serve new generations of the same family. The home that formerly stood here was crafted by the current owner’s father. Due to quake damage, it needed to be demolished but many of the materials […]
When Nigel Donaldson walks onto a new client’s property, he can instantly visualise where their designer pool should be built. Specialising in landscaped swimming pools with natural waterfalls and rock features, Donaldson Pools are individually designed and engineered to fit the contours of your property. Completely transforming your outdoor space into an oasis for you […]
This home embodies luxury and tranquility, offering the perfect setting to take in breathtaking views while enjoying high-end fixtures and fittings throughout this unique home. ‘Titiwai’ is an exquisite, architecturally designed haven nestled on its own private 1.61 native block complete with fresh water springs, bush tracks and glow worm grotto all within a sprawling […]
This Freemans Bay, Auckland renovation is a wonderful example of revitalising an existing lovely villa. This villa was completely modernised, transforming this home’s appeal but maintaining the look of the existing villa’s charm. The owners of this villa are also renovating the adjoining villa. They were clear they wished to keep the integrity of both […]
Describing a house designed by Fraser Cameron Architects is difficult. It would be easy to focus on the creative use of raw materials, or maybe the sublime combination of mismatched elements grabs your attention. The multitude of national and regional awards are hard to go past as well, but these aforementioned factors are only present […]