Located on a small, steep hillside section, this new build by Avenue Homes is firmly and reassuringly anchored to the bedrock and yet appears to float like a sailboat on the sea.
Two’s company
Partners in life and work, Amy and Darren, bring a personal touch to their unique tiling business.
Painted Lady
Capetonian interior designer Etienne Hanekom took a somewhat derelict Victorian country home and transformed it into an enigmatic and super-cool weekend escape
Work & play
Creating specialised zones for work and play helps keep the lines from blurring in the sand.
Warm as toast
Keep cosy this winter with a range of heating products from Edward Gibbon.
Fondue party
Creating faultless fondue at home has never been easier with stellar products and tips from Total Food Equipment.
Luxury spa therapy
For optimal wellbeing, a spa pool is a great way to reduce stress, soothe achy muscles and accelerate healing.
Innovation on tap
Modern, functional bathroom furniture has never looked this good with the latest collection from St Michel.
Roasted ratatouille with orzo
Inspired by the movie, Ratatouille, Downtime author Nadine Levy Redzepi has revisited this classic dish and given it her personal touch.
Going green
Landscape Architect Tony Milne muses over our predilection for greening in our interior spaces.
Your dream home sorted
Within weeks of establishing their new company, My Build Sorted has received a wave of positive feedback from industry professionals and happy homeowners alike, which continues to build momentum.
Pitch perfect
In a welcome departure from suburban convention, Candice and Scott Waller’s family home has been masterfully constructed by LM Built in a way that every aspect has been thoughtfully considered and articulated.
A good fit
Offering a highly personalised service in the most intimate of settings, The Fitting Room’s second location was created with femininity and comfort in mind.
The heat is on
Why is it that Kiwis choose to tough it out, heating one room at a time, when central heating is not only simple to install, efficient and economical, but stylish too?
Cream of the crop
The 2018 Canterbury Architecture Awards celebrate the finest in architectural design, from public spaces to residential dwellings. Our picks from this year’s winners all demonstrate intelligent design, combining convenience and comfort with exquisite beauty that enriches lives on a daily basis.
Award-winning flair
Beautiful and functional spaces make everyday living a joy. Discover how the guiding hand of a professional designer can help you achieve this dream in your home.
Turning Japanese
Embrace the naturally imperfect world we live in by creating a relaxing, lived-in look at home.
Defining detail
This impressive high-end architectural home, designed by Walker Architecture and built by Switched On Building Solutions, captured all the desires of one Christchurch family.
Passion for print
Screen printing designers and teachers, Jessie Wright and Lara Davies Open up a world of possibilities with patterns in their new book, Print Play.
Made to measure
Abode’s architectural expert Greg Young outlines the benefits to working with what you have to create something altogether better.