Guest columnist Jack Milne, Rough Milne Mitchell’s Tony Milne’s son, shares reflections from his new home in Tokyo, Japan.
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Staying put
A large existing oak tree was an integral part of the design of this modern homestead in Christchurch, expertly built by David Reid Homes Canterbury.
The grass is greener
Builderscrack.co.nz has you covered with practical lawn advice that best suits your needs, budget and lifestyle.
Back to the future
A holiday home in Twizel constructed by Dimension Building and designed by Detail Consultancy was a chance to relive the past and create some new memories.
A fine line
You can’t compete with a view like that. Luckily this Lake Hāwea home by MJWarchitecture is so impeccably crafted, it doesn’t need to.
Peak performance
A high-performing, energy-efficient home in Sumner, designed by Urbanfunction, shows the vision of what’s possible for housing in Ōtautahi.
A layered landscape
Don’t it always seem to go, muses Tony Milne of Rough Milne Mitchell.
A growing business
Here’s why Garden & Tree Men is the go-to garden maintenance and arborist company in Otautahi Christchurch.
In a heartbeat
It took decades for these homeowners to make a move across the world but thanks to Team Green Architects and YBL Building, creating this Queenstown abode was a breeze.
The harbingers of autumn
Tony Milne of Rough Milne Mitchell takes delight in the changing of the new season.
Making memories
A new design by JMAC Architecture is the perfect replacement for a much-loved bach on a Bay of Plenty beachfront.
Modest respite
Tony Milne of Rough Milne Mitchell on a little design that means so much.
In the winter sun
Bring the heat: From high-tech to hands-on, experts in the heating business tell us how to get warm and stay cosy as the temperatures drop.
Outdoor living
Future Proof: Experts in all areas of building and renovating share their experiences and insights on the innovations, best practices and popular trends we can look forward to in 2024.
Outdoor edit
abode stylists curate the latest colours, furniture and accessories for the summer season.
Outdoor edit
abode stylists curate the latest colours, furniture and accessories for the summer season.
Where have all the daisies gone?
The tiny flower symbolises simpler, freer times to Tony Milne of Rough Milne Mitchell Landscape Architects.
Outdoor edit
abode stylists curate the latest colours, furniture and accessories for the summer season.
Restorative nature
Tony Milne of Rough Milne Mitchell on the great outdoors and the pleasure of bringing it inside.
In the limelight
The plan was for this new Rangiora home to be a standout and, as both homeowner and builder, Elliott Dale of Daleco Built knew exactly how to achieve it.