Architects
This remarkable architectural creation in Auckland, designed by Evelyn McNamara and overlooking the Hauraki Gulf, truly stands out. The owners, upon acquiring the spacious 2000 sqm plot, which initially housed a modest bungalow, envisioned a grand redevelopment of the property, making subdivision a logical step. Prioritizing the view, especially the panoramic sights of Rangitoto and […]
Anyone who has taken time to observe New Zealand’s Native Falcon, the Karearea on the wing, know the majesty and sublime beauty these birds possess. It is obvious that the designers of this villa, JTB Architects, also have an understanding of sublime beauty and how to make it a reality for their clients. The villa […]
On a site that already contained existing buildings, Modello was tasked with constructing a new house incorporating and recycling the existing garage-studio, while maintaining the cottage for separate rental accommodation. The site bounds the Waipu River estuary and has views over towards Bream Bay and Bream Head, with mature pohutukawa trees forming its eastern boundary. […]
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 […]
With more than 50 design awards since 2003, Young Architects in Christchurch stays at the forefront of design excellence. Originally started as Life Style Architecture in 2003, we’ve recently changed our branding to Young Architects to reflect how our architecture has matured. This Merivale house has been modelled on a vernacular gable form seen widely […]
Grand and inviting, this Pukekohe home makes the most of the wonderful rural views and is beautifully landscaped to create the perfect finish. Our clients explored all of their builder options and did their homework before meeting us and viewing our work. Their brief was a generous sized architectural home of 420sqm including four bedrooms, […]
Perched atop the ridgeline over the Waimea Inlet, this entertainer’s residence enjoys all day sun and panoramic views. The brief of this job was to design a house with maximum views whilst incorporating elements of privacy for the owners, and incorporate natural timber features into the cladding and interior. Key features of this house include […]
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 […]
With a contoured site high on the Napier Hill and local council restrictions that could be described as inhibiting, Tess Fenwick Architects were challenged to create a private home in a tight situation. The final result lends itself to the often repeated, and the scientifically inaccurate quote involving diamonds, coal and pressure. This house, with […]
Graphite Architects specialises in high-quality, contemporary residential design throughout New Zealand, and are well known for clever, functional and pragmatic architecture. Owner Glenn O’Connell has an open approach with clients, involving them and their own ideas from inception, keeping them in the forefront of their project, and thereby instilling a sense of true ownership of […]
With an attitude that embraces any project, any scale and any budget, Vosterman Architects know that ‘good’ design is flexible and dynamic. It can even transform a small, south facing, steep site into a family home that functions perfectly and enjoys breath taking harbour views. This team of architects, with 28 years of experience, recognise […]
This rustic stunner, set high up in the hills, features, some wonderful features, such as the shuttered concrete walls and a chimney with a woodgrain texture lending to this homes organic and robust finish. Ink Architecture having successfully understood their clients desire, for inspired and creative spaces to maximise living and enjoyment of their surrounding […]
Perched high on a hill on the wind swept East Coast of Northland is this stunning build by LTD Architectural Design Studio. The driving storms and gale force winds that bear down on this remote site gave the team its most design challenges, creating a home that would withstand the pressures from this extreme environment. […]
Stylistically, it is difficult to pin this beautiful house down. JMAC Architecture have managed to combine traditional elements with the innovation of 21st Century design, resulting in a house that alludes categorisation. The materials used throughout the building are raw, yet expertly crafted and entice you to reach out and touch every surface. The robust […]
For this lush South American inspired beach house overlooking the Coromandel coast, Matt Deeb Architects had to work in with his Swiss clients remotely for the final part of the design, due to border closures. Â Situated in Pauanui/Tairua, the entire frontage of this bush retreat opens up to expose the seascape below. Â Matt Deeb […]
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