A modest Melbourne Federation-style architectural home takes on grand proportions thanks to the inclusion of a cluster of courtyards.
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Angle Poise
A meticulously site-sensitive architectural approach and restrained yet comfortable interiors characterise architect Yvette van Zyl’s coastal home.
Instantly on holiday
A minimalist holiday home to capture the stunning views of Kaikōura from a hilltop position was the requirement here. Wilson and Hill Architects and Nick Griffin Builder met the brief and a whole lot more.
The silver lining
A large family ‘forever’ home was damaged beyond repair in the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. The replacement took ten years to come to fruition, but for homeowners and builders Mike and Lisa Brown, it was worth the wait.
Into the fold
With elegant, origami-like forms that echo its stunning surrounds, the success of this new-build home in Queenstown was in the precision craftsmanship by Shore Construction.
Designer vision
Talented couple Andrew and Andrea Hopping have given the site of their earthquake-damaged villa a new lease of life, thanks to the work of Radius Building and Foley Group Architecture.
Bonjour, beachside living!
A change of lifestyle was required for the owners of this Banks Peninsula bach. Armstrong Interiors demonstrates what excellence can look like when designing a new coastal home.
A dramatic edge
With a 30-degree sloping site, the challenge was set for Young Architects and Hoogervorst Builders to create and build a home that was always going to be dramatic.
Best of both worlds
Close to the township of Wānaka, but with outstanding views of the lake and mountains beyond, this home, designed by Threefold Architecture, ticks all the boxes.
Nurturing luxury
Blending peacefully into the surrounding landscape, this get-away retreat is the creation of Architecture by Design and an Otago farming couple.
Style and purpose
This serene home in the Coromandel is the perfect example of how good design, communication and fine artistry achieve a great outcome, thanks to Johnston Architects and Bespoke Interior Design.
Exceeding expectations
The rural and rugged countryside of Central Otago is the backdrop to this exquisite family holiday home, designed by Gary Todd Architecture and constructed by PD Builders.
Cala Cool
Nestled discreetly into the hillside just above a small bay, this holiday home in the Mallorquin seaside village of Deià was recently renovated, and now combines timeless Mediterranean style with an expansive sense of ease.
The essence of home
Bringing this new build to life was the work of Angelique Armstrong from Armstrong Interiors. A sense of belonging and feeling right at home sum up this abode perfectly.
An achievement of excellence
This idyllic city residence is the perfect example of quality on every level. Built by Simon Construction Ltd.
The luxury of patience
This simple family home naturally and effortlessly connects to the landscape, thanks to the sympathetic design consideration by Ben Hudson Architects.
Baltic Light
Situated in a rural enclave on the shores of the Baltic Sea, this minimalist new-build holiday home provides every opportunity for a young family to revel in the untouched landscape and beautiful natural light that has been attracting vacationers to the area for generations.
Building for the future
This healthy, thermally efficient home was a truly collaborative effort by the building team from YBL Building, architect and homeowner alike.
Practically perfect
This sleek, contemporary Rangiora home is a private retreat, perfectly positioned to make the most of all-day sun and an outdoor lifestyle.
The long house
Multidisciplinary designer Mia Widlake and her artist and adman husband Rui Alves have given an architect’s former home in Johannesburg a new lease of life.