Building an energy-efficient home does not need to cost the earth, literally and metaphorically. Architecta shows what’s possible in this beautiful Hoon Hay build.
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Limited edition
Carefully considered and evolved over time, this extraordinary home in a seaside town in South Africa is both inspiring work headquarters and happy hideaway for this family of seven.
Healthy Homes for people and planet
Our homes can significantly influence our health and wellbeing. For better or worse. The Superhome Movement’s aim is to make our homes the best living environments possible, to protect and nurture our bodies and minds, while being kind to the environment.
Twice the style
The team from Nathan Cook Builders had their work cut out delivering two beautiful homes on this prime Fendalton site, and the experienced team rose to the challenge with stunning results.
High on a hill
Nestled high on Huntsbury Hill sits this alluring, unique vision in steel, cedar and glass from Peter Dunbar Architectural Design and New View Construction.
Zen harmony
This calm, airy, light-filled Merivale residence was designed with entertaining and relaxation in mind by Borrmeister Architects and Alpine Housing. Warm cedar and cool Timaru bluestone are used both within and outside the home, imbuing it with a sense of balance and tranquility.
Building a bright future
This sleek black and white dwelling from Golden Homes holds the promise of a dream lifestyle for first-time buyers, where style, quality and space combine for easy, modern living.
Elevated elegance
Built as both show home and family home, this brand new John Ross Architectural Builders’ hillside creation combines comfort, quality and stunning good looks.
Southern beauty
A unique location with commanding uninterrupted views of Lake Wānaka and the Southern Alps beyond provide a cinematic backdrop for this luxurious and imposing home, from Johnston Architects and CDL Building.
Enduring style
For the owners of this elegant Mt Pleasant creation, the decision to work with Young Architects resulted in a hillside home that far exceeds their expectations.
A stone's throw
We are lucky in New Zealand to never be far from the sea. Homeowners, Jan and Graeme Dasler of Kaikōura, sealed their love affair with the sea by building an idyllic waterfront home with the help of LMC Building and Construction.
A breath of fresh air
For a family who dearly missed having space to roam and gather with friends, their exceptional new home, beautifully executed by Exo Construction, was a sight for sore eyes.
Rustic chic
A sleek architectural update on a rustic barn, this family home in the green belt of Cape Town, has elegantly layered interiors that beautifully complement its spectacular mountain view.
Building on the past
At the corner of Armagh Street and iconic New Regent Street, this inner-city apartment, built by Dan Saunders Construction, gently honours Christchurch's architectural history while pointing clearly towards the city's vibrant future.
Home and away
Q & A with Massimiliano Capocaccia (Max) Architect at MC Architecture Studio
Artistic Expression
This reinvigorated late modernist home at the foot of Table Mountain has become an ever-evolving personal exhibition space for its gallerist owners and their young family.
A study in design
For the owner of this Mt Pleasant home, working with Stephen Fitzgerald Architecture to create a new design to replace the damaged former 1970s house, reflected a lifelong passion for architecture. Stephen Fitzgerald’s design, nicknamed ‘the black box’, is a triumph of understated style.
Where the kōwhai blooms
It's often the personal stories that bring a home build project to life, and this unique home near Oxford in North Canterbury is no exception. In this strikingly different home, specialist architectural builders LM Built have delivered the perfect package of colour and inspiration.
Scene stealer
Positioned to savour the stunning views from its prime Redcliffs site, the real showstopper is this exceptional home, superbly executed by John Ross Architectural Builders.
Well appointed
Located just a snowball’s throw from Coronet Peak, the homes in this Queenstown project by Blueview Developments are low maintenance, high-performance and flexible.