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.
All in New Build
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.
Planet-friendly foundations
When it comes to meeting higher energy efficiency standards in underfloor insulation, Malcolm Cottle from Ecodome by Cupolex shows us how to exceed regulations and reduce environmental impact.
High-performance homes
Solid timber is the most enduring of all building materials. Lockwood tells us how this naturally energy-efficient, sustainably grown local resource has inspired its high-performance building system.
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.
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.
Regulations inspire new home designs
Dean McGuigan from Golden Homes shows us how the H1 Energy Efficiency changes present an exciting opportunity to design a home to suit your needs.
Lasting appeal
From its natural origins in the earth to its superior durability, clay brick is back in architectural fashion. The Brickery tells us why this high-performing building material is better than ever.
Building changes for a healthier New Zealand
Building legislation changes to improve insulation standards are now in force. Damien McGill from the Healthy Home Cooperation explores the H1 Energy Efficiency changes and how they will impact your next project.
Free Seminar – 05 April
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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.
Healthy homes within reach
Healthy home construction was once considered an expensive alternative. Health Based Building and Murchison Homes have combined to bring high performance, affordable healthy homes into the mainstream.
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.
There is another way
There’s more than one way to build a home, as these homeowners discovered, thanks to GMAC Builders.
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.