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.
All in Lifestyle
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.
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.
Seasonal change
Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell wrote this latest column on a recent trip to Paris, where he enjoyed the magnificence of some of the city’s most famous parks.
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.
Freekeh broccoli salad
Fresh, filling and loaded with colours and textures, this is the perfect salad for work lunches or entertaining. Unlike most grains, freekeh is packed full of flavour, taking on a delicious smoky flavour. If you don’t have freekeh, use any other grain you have at home. Serve this with your choice of protein.
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.
The past informs the future
Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell reflects on the return of Scandinavian minimalism and architectural simplicity in landscape design.
Coastal charm
A significant redesign and renovation of this seaside home by Johnston Architects and DJ Hewitt Builders with interiors by Inside-Out Design led to the creation of a breathtaking coastal retreat.
Gardens on high
Plants don’t have to be relegated to ground level. With the green roofs and walls from award-winning landscaping company Natural Habitats, gardens can defy gravity.
Settling for more
With the housing market moving more in favour of buyers recently, Rachael Cone from Total Realty spoke with her busy South Island teams to share their insights on the top must-haves for home buyers.
House on the river
This large and impressive home, designed by Wilkie and Bruce Architects and built by Hoogervorst Builders on the banks of the Avon River, is a masterpiece in the making.
An Integrated family of homes
Offering a glimpse into the past, alongside the efficiencies and luxuries of modern living, these six executive homes, to be built by Milne Construction, are set to take centre stage on an iconic heritage site in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
An architectural statement
This striking home designed by MC Architecture Studio and built by Steve Brown Builders breaks the mould on seaside architecture and design in the coastal suburb of Sumner.
Centre stage home
The Wakatipu Basin is known for its stunning landscapes and prized properties. This home, designed by
MAS Architecture, takes luxury living to the next level.
Anzac and strawberry dessert salad
Two Raw Sisters, Margo and Rosa Flanagan, love making salads fun and exciting to eat. In this delicious sweet salad, the ‘grain’ component is the Anzac cookies, the ‘dressing’ is the burnt caramel yoghurt and the ‘fruit and vegetable’ element is the roasted strawberries with fresh mint. Just like a savoury salad, it’s perfect for sharing.
Seasons in the sun
Built over three cleverly stepped levels, this holiday home on South Africa’s pristine Garden Route combines sculptural architecture with simple, pared-back interiors.
Swimming upstream
From the mountains to the sea, Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell follows the braided rivers of the South Island, tracing the changing landscape and restoring ecosystems.