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The conundrum for the owners of this Hawkes Bay property was how to maximise the coastal views, without being viewed by the other coastal occupants. Architecture HDT provided the solution. This house presents well to the street without oversharing and allows the homeowners all the delights of living with a view of the bay, without […]

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. […]

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. […]

The project featured in this article, is situated on high ranges not far from Cambridge. While this site is picturesque and enjoys panoramic views of the countryside. This design and build was not without it’s challenges. However builder Ben Shaw and Daniel Cullen from Cullen Keiser Architecture. Worked in skilled harmony to produce an enduring […]

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 design studio’s in Cambridge, Waihi Beach and the Bay of Plenty, LAD Architecture specialises in a full range of architectural & interior design services, that can be tailor made to suit your requirements. This project was a contemporary but low maintenance beach house designed for a professional family with a desire to create precious […]

Nestled along a bustling main arterial road, this remarkable property stands as a testament to thoughtful design and innovative architecture. Confronted by towering neighbors to the North and South, this narrow site demanded a strategic approach that would preserve privacy within the house, all the while basking in abundant sunlight from the North, taking in […]

Rob Camden, principal of Maunga Design and Gavin Brown of Waikato Build, have worked together successfully on many projects over the years and this project is no exception. Situated on the flat on the outskirts of Pirongia township, which is a beautiful small, rural Waikato Town. This site enjoys picturesque views taking in Mt Pirongia, […]

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.  Situated in Pauanui/Tairua, the entire frontage of this bush retreat opens up to expose the seascape below.   Matt Deeb […]

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 […]

Hugged by the Karangahake forests and the Kaimai Ranges, through the last bridge towards Waihi from Paeroa, this farmland home reminds us of the essence of living simply, the importance of our environment and quiet family moments. It signifies a humble architecture bravely holding its own on the hilltop, a return to our collective necessities […]

Humans throughout time have shown an overriding need to feel safe and secure, warm and sheltered from the rigours of life. Within this Waiheke home, designed by Cheshire Architects, those primal needs are met with simple materials used with expert care and creative flair. Sitting on a ridge line with sweeping views of the Hauraki […]

This Mount Maunganui beachfront property was purchased with the intention of updating a piece of iconic local architecture. While the general form of this building was clean, the materials and junctions had lacked maintenance for a number of years.  The structure was essentially looking tired and not functioning as it should.  Our clients wanted to […]

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 […]

Without a doubt, Matter Architects know the value of prioritizing the wants and needs of their clients. When tasked with creating a functional and private family home within a heritage zone, they knew they would have to challenge the status quo. With innovative thinking and problem solving they have renovated this 110 year old Ponsonby […]

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 […]