Authentic cuisine for two decades: The China Kitchen
Neither earthquakes nor fire have been able to break the indomitable spirit of the team at The China Kitchen restaurant. Now in the third location of its 20-year history, this family – owned restaurant continues to produce the same fresh authentic Chinese food that has delighted its customers for many years. […]
Paved to perfection: Dragon Stone Paving Ltd
No better time exists than now to jump in and get your outdoor area work complete. That way when the warm weather starts to appear, it is ready to enjoy! With over 30 years of combined industry experience, Dragon Stone Paving Ltd is the expert in all areas of […]
Using art to express yourself: Art Metro
Creating an accepting atmosphere where artists are free to explore, learn and express themselves is the aim of Art Metro’s owner Simon Walmisley, who pointed us in the direction of adult student Grant Philip to talk about his life and experiences. Grant began mouth painting in 2002 after being […]
Baby, its cold outside: Total Food Equipment
With the inevitable winter weather, it is safe to assume you’ll be spending a lot of time inside. Make those days less dreary by stopping into Total Food Equipment and adding a pop of colour to your kitchen. Owner Sandra McLay shares her new top picks instore. This stunning […]
Creating lasting memories: Art By J Steel
Certain locations and buildings always hold a special place in our hearts. Artist Jonathan Steel captures those places and memories, beautifully, to be treasured for years. “We form a particular emotional attachment to the family home. But the places we love can be just about anywhere… the location where we […]
A family full of energy: North Canterbury Energy Centre
Rarely has the expression ‘It’s all in the family’ been truer than with the Brown family of North Canterbury Energy Centre. Together, Tracey Brown, his wife Joanne, sons Joshua and Jarrad and daughters Hollie and Zoe work towards the common goal of designing, supplying, installing and servicing an extensive range […]
Spreading its design wings
The story of Cecil Woods’ 1922 Public Trust Building in Christchurch City has been retold on a fresh slab of architectural elegance thanks to the masterfully clean and uncluttered style of Three Sixty Architecture. The exciting restoration project won its designers two awards at this year’s The Te Kāhui […]
A winning transformation
Sheppard and Rout is delighted with its win in the Public Architecture: Repurposed Spaces section of the NZIA regional awards for an incredible transformation of the new home for the Majestic Church. “The fundamental approach to the site was to provide a layered integration from the street into the […]
Teamwork creates award-winner
Design plus setting plus orientation led to a very clear win for Sheppard Rout in the regional round of the NZIA awards, housing section. The stunning modernist home was designed and meticulously detailed for the architect’s own family. Set on a long north-south orientated site in Helmores Lane, the […]
Tyres in a jiffy: Tyres 2 Go
Tyres. We tend to take them for granted, but good tyres fitted to our rims can be the difference between making and not making that hard right turn. A good tyre will not only give you better grip no matter the road conditions, but will also considerably improve the performance of […]
