On a steep Christchurch site, M O Brown Builders with architectural designers Krush Architecture constructed a home that feels part of the landscape.
All in Kitchen
Relaxed elegance
Set discreetly within its surroundings, this home designed by Figure & Ground and built by Petrie Construction reveals itself slowly and deliberately, which is exactly the point.
Opening spaces
Striking slatted textures and clever use of courtyards beautifully connects this family home in Johannesburg, South Africa, with its lush and lovely garden.
A long-held dream
Constructed by Dimension Building and designed to last, this off-grid home is a commitment to sustainability at every level.
Dune Lodge
2026 NKBA Excellence in Design Awards showcase
No Stone Unturned
2026 NKBA Excellence in Design Awards showcase
Quartzite Peninsula
2026 NKBA Excellence in Design Awards showcase
Ebony & Ivory
2026 NKBA Excellence in Design Awards showcase
Rooms that resonate
Rachael Cone of Total Realty has real insights into what appeals to house hunters. And a feel-good bathroom is high on the list.
Full featured
Every detail in this kitchen by Shane George Design contributes to an efficient workflow and refined style.
Into action
The secret to a summer-ready home starts now, with Armstrong Interiors.
The wellness home
Rachael Kwok of NKBA on how kitchens and bathrooms are supporting better living.
As one
A modernist holiday home above Akaroa Harbour by Young Architects features an inspired deconstructed design to bring generations of family together.
A country dream
This extensive, award-winning renovation, designed by Chilton + Mayne Architecture and built by McIntosh Builders, is nothing short of a transformation.
Clarity of vision
Easy collaboration and seamless communication between architectural designer Archdes Evolution and interior designer Yellowfox translates into a balanced and bespoke Waikato home.
Kitchen confidential
abode talks to the designers behind two of the winning rooms at the 2026 TIDA New Zealand Kitchens Awards.
What you can't see
A recent change to the New Zealand Building Code could affect your drinking water, says Rachael Kwok of NKBA. Here’s why lead-free tapware matters.
From the ground up
Showcasing advanced construction techniques, this Wānaka home, designed by Reign Architecture and built by Bespoke Builds, is as impressive as it is innovative.
Full resort
Concrete and cedar combine in an evocative clifftop refuge by Daniel Marshall Architects in Tāmakimakaurau Auckland.
A place in time
Created by Arcline Architecture and Newson Construction, a home on a Far North coastal hillside is inspired by the long family history in this landscape.