“The Quays” presented by Pauanui Waterways Ltd is a Hopper Developments project designed by Nick Hindson. It is a development that encompasses 12 sites, each of which lends itself to high quality, unique architecture with the waterways as your back yard. As the third stage of the waterways development, this enclave draws on [...]
Stephenson & Turner Carefully designed to blend in with its surroundings, this Scott’s Landing beach house on the Mahurangi Peninsula north of Auckland is exactly what architect and owner Alan Seelye had hoped for. As the Consulting Facilities Planner and Architect at Stephenson &Turner, Seelye acted as project manager, designer and client, he [...]
Jessop Architects Nestled between two ancient Pohutukawa trees in a saddle on the west side of Rakino island is this cosy kiwi bach by Jessop Architects. The site was selected because of a small existing shed which was to be renovated to allow building permits to be granted on the premium waterfront site. With [...]
Studio MWA On this new urban block in Khandallah, overlooking Wellington Harbour is Studio MWA’s newest project. The sloping 700m 2 site is situated next to a protected native bush reserve, which occupies nearly 300m 2 of the site itself. There were various covenants, which restricted the design process, none more so than excavation [...]
Creative Arch When the team at Creative Arch were approached to design this family home on a narrow section in Auckland’s seaside suburb of Westmere, aesthetic harmony with the bungalow culture surrounding and capturing the picturesque vistas steered the designs formation. A general outline of a four bedroom home, inclusive of two living areas [...]
Greg Boyden AINZ, Jamax; and Pete Bossley, Pete Bossley Architects Perched on the southern peninsula of Auckland’s beautiful Rakino island is this magnificent architecturally designed coastal property. With 300-degree views across the bustling Hauraki Gulf, this is the perfect spot to sit in luxury and watch the world go by. Rakino Island is famous [...]
Pete Bossley Recently listed for sale is this Pete Bossley home which was a finalist for home of the year 2008. When the owners approached Bossley, the brief was simple “make the most of the site … you have free reign.” The owners couldn’t be happier with the result. The form of the house [...]
Sarah Scott Architects Ltd Completed in the winter of 2009, the Wanaka based firm, Sarah Scott Architects has come up with an innovative form which sits on an elevated section on the eastern shores of Lake Wanaka. With unrivalled views over the Wanaka township, the lake and the surrounding Southern Alps, the site [...]
Robert Patterson After 24 years living in their dream home, the Woodroffes have decided it is time for a change of scenery. It was 1985 when they first contacted architect Robert Patterson with a very thorough brief. The couple; both from creative backgrounds, had a clear idea of the house they wanted to adorn [...]
Context Architects The Waitakare Ranges are renowned as a spot of immense beauty and tranquility. There are many small communities dotted throughout the Ranges that combine to give the region its unique and quirky character. Having woken up to the shrill cry of the Tui or the whooshing wings of a Kereru on this [...]
Cook Sargisson & Pirie Franklin Road is without a doubt one of Auckland’s premier streets. It takes on special significance at this time of the year when thousands of Aucklanders flock to it’s footpaths, heading to appreciate the sparkling Christmas lights which adorn the “Residential 1” zoned properties. Sitting quietly on this historic street [...]
KebbellDaish When accomplished and articulate painter Peter Adsett approached Sam Kebbell of KebbellDaish to create his family home at Shoreham on the Mornington Peninsula, Australia, the two New Zealanders began what has become a rewarding and fulfilling relationship. The artist and the architect have combined at every level of the project to mould [...]
Don Nelson Architecture Master Builder House of the Year Supreme Award, 2004 Perched on this magical beachfront site overlooking the Hauraki Gulf, the team at Don Nelson Architecture have combined with builder Gary Bonham to create a masterpiece of curved flowing lines nestled amongst two mature pohutukawa trees. Each element of the project, [...]
The Meridian First Light House When the Meridian First Light house entered the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011, it was the first ever entry from the Southern Hemisphere. The group of students from Victoria University drew their inspiration from the essence of the iconic “Kiwi bach” – a focus on recreation, [...]
Architecture Smith + Scully As a suburb, Point Chevalier has many features that lend itself to outstanding and innovative design. Whether it is because of the fantastic outlook afforded to many of the sites, the proximity to the water or one another, the houses of Point Chevalier combine to make up the eclectic character [...]
Dalman Architecture Designing a house for a client is often a process of give and take. The Dalman home however, is not one of these houses. Richard Dalman selected this site for his own family home, because of its spacious nature, as this home was to be for his family, the brief Richard [...]
Cook Sargisson & Pirie Few cities in the world are blessed with such a sheltered natural and accessible harbour as the Manukau Harbour and surrounding Hauraki Gulf. This accessibility is typified by the site that Cook Sargisson and Pirie were presented with. Situated on the clifftop edge, fronting the Rangitoto Channel with [...]
Cymon Allfrey Architects Ltd. The Leinster House is located in Merivale, a low to medium density neighbourhood made up of large, modern and pre-war homes. The modernist inspired form is respectfully set back from the street to ensure the classic “gardened” feel of the area is maintained, as a result, one must enter [...]
Harris Butt Architecture It is a widely accepted view, that New Zealand’s South Island plays host to some of the most remarkable and beautiful landscapes the earth has to offer. It is little wonder then, that when presented with a location as unique and pristine as this Jacks Point site, the team at [...]
Architects-ldl Waiheke Island is a Mecca for grand design and luxurious lifestyles within a stone’s throw of Auckland City. This stunning 1.8Ha property with its spectacular sea views and its cluster of Architects-ldl designed pavilions continues to add to the reputation of Waiheke Island architecture. The dwelling was to be the clients’ permanent [...]
Studio MWA On a site in the Hutt Valley, where Davor Mikulcic and his team at MWA architects have already completed some very successful projects, sits Paratiho. Davor describes this site as “like a dream. Quite often you feel as though you are living away from the rest of the world being hugged [...]
Cymon Allfrey Architects Ltd. Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards (Canterbury)- M + O Brown Builder Gold Medalist 2009 – $650000 – $1.0m Category Winner 2009 - $650000 – $1.0m Category Winner 2009 – Interior Style and Finish Award The houses of Christchurch have withstood their fair share of scrutiny during the [...]
Chibnall Buckell Marovic Team Architects As New Zealanders, we have an abundance of beautiful, undeveloped white sandy beaches almost on our doorstep. It is easy for one to take them for granted and forget to really take the time to appreciate how lucky we are. It is fitting therefore, that [...]
Evelyn McNamara Architects Sitting quietly alongside the Tairua estuary, it is hard to believe this Evelyn McNamara designed home was completed just four months ago. The house has a sense of peace and belonging that is lacking in many modern new homes. The brief, which sought a home that captured a rustic and [...]
Studio MWA After three other serious interviews with architecture firms around Wellington, the clients for the Blundell residence were so impressed by the passion, enthusiasm and willingness of the Studio MWA team that they granted them the Blundell residence project. Having a client whom has been wheel chair bound for the past [...]
Neu Architecture Ltd. Sitting on the deck on a balmy northland evening, surrounded by royal palm trees, you could be forgiven for thinking you are in a subtropical paradise. It could be argued that, in fact, you are. With Kerikeri’s mild climate that allows year round enjoyment of the outdoors and the [...]
When the team at Geoff Fletcher Architects was issued with the brief, “meet the challenge and you’ve got the job!” they did just that. The challenge being a site that was extremely steep and very tight. The design, which is very much a response to the site itself, required a structural [...]
Four Walls Architecture believes in creating architecture that is purely informed by the site, the client and their brief. This home, perched on the edge of a steep drop-off, overlooking the Shotover River at Arthur’s Point, takes advantage of the stunning views and north facing site but also blends seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. The [...]
It is a widely held belief that in this technological era, with the world and technology progressing so rapidly, that we have lost the best parts of the good old days. This entry bucks that trend. If you ever wondered what would happen if you took a traditional, early 1920’s bungalow design and merged it [...]
The Auckland Architecture Association Architecture Tour It was one of those beautiful autumn Auckland mornings … the sort of morning we revel in, as the last of summer tries to keep the encroaching winter at bay for another day. The scene was set for what was to be a very interesting tour of 12 Thorne [...]
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