Adventure Whare Cabin, designed by Studio Well, is a holiday retreat that perfectly captures the alpine spirit, providing a comfortable haven for a family passionate about exploring the outdoors. Nestled in Castle Hill Village, the cabin combines…
The Rammed Earth Home by Nott Architects is a raw, grounded home thoughtfully designed to blend with its rugged, arid surroundings. Located on a remote site, this project was created for a couple who, along with their…
The Jewellery Box Home by Crosson Architects is a thoughtful extension of a modest two-bedroom home, designed to accommodate a growing family. Set on a large, bush-covered property, the clients chose an extension over a full rebuild…
Mawhitipana House, designed by MacKayCurtis, perfectly embodies the owners’ desire to maximize sun exposure, capture stunning views, and enhance outdoor living. The house is a simple yet elegant response to these requirements, with a design that integrates…
This is a family home in the Wellington suburb of Whitby, sitting amongst manuka forest and overlooking a relatively undeveloped bush filled valley. The owners were inspired by this setting and wanted a home with spaces that…
The site is a large dunescape, carpeted with Muehlenbeckia, which undulates and rolls SW to NE down to a long East Coast beach. Planning restrictions stipulated a 200m setback from the high-water mark.
Located on the leeward slope of the sand-dunes bordering Ocean Beach reserve in Tairua, Tent Beach house is set 100m back from the water’s edge with the brow of the dune just beyond the site’s sea-ward boundary.
This NZIA award-winning house was designed by Patchwork Architecture for the owner of Dorset Construction, Adam Pierson. Located on the corner of a busy suburban street overlooking Kilbirnie, creating the home for the builder and his family…
Set on the tranquil Rangitahi Peninsula, the Sisters Sanctuary Retreat instils a sense of calm, beauty, and solidarity throughout. The home is a considered response to the social dynamic of the developing street to the west and…
