Creating home playgrounds: Willow Landscapes
A great outdoor play area encourages the growth of young minds. Carl Gildea of Willow Landscapes has drawn creative inspiration from his own young family, to install adventure into Kiwi backyards. Lockdowns, logistics and working remotely has sparked a trend for home playgrounds, where it’s easy to oversee the kids […]
Thoughtful design: Deià
Maia Rewha and Bella Voogt launched Deià in 2020, swiftly making their mark on the interior design industry with their fresh take on design. Their combined previous experience of 11 years in design encouraged them to forge a new direction, in designing with consciousness and integrity. Deià inclines to the […]
Smart security solutions: Combined Security Solutions
Looking after the electronic security for a large college campus and boarding houses is a mammoth task – but once a smart system is designed, the high priority of safety is simple. Site-wide security systems, access control, to protect over 1500 pupils, 300 staff, visitors and college assets at St […]
Award-winning joinery: Murray Hewitt Joinery
A true master of wood with a lifetime of creative skill, Murray Hewitt is installing warmth and flair into South Island homes. From a Kaikoura kitchen to a West Coast bach, the team at Murray Hewitt Joinery is as adaptable as it is specialised. Wood combines heart and history. An […]
Gifting greatness: Coco Gifts
It’s time to refresh your home for winter, says Coco Gifts owner Liz van Montfort. And what better way to do that than with local, small business homewares? Browse the store’s selection of vases and planters, trinkets and trays, soaps, and shower bombs. Coco Gifts is one of the only […]
Celebrate freedom this summer: Freedom Pools
Summer can arrive with a bang in the South Island – one evening you’re covering the lemon tree with frost cloth, and the next you’re having a beer at the barbie and admiring the light under the Nor’ West Arch. James Wightman, Co-Director of Freedom Pools South Island says that […]
Stunning schist design: Draftline Architecture
An eye-catching new building has been evolving at stunning Lake Tekapo. Dubbed the “Hocken Motel” this beautiful, natural schist-clad accommodation is the work of Timaru-based architectural design company Draftline. Company Principal and lead designer Pat Coll says the developers, Andrew and Grant Hocken “pretty much gave Draftline free rein” to […]
Swimming in success: Apollo Projects
Christchurch’s Apollo Projects have once again proven their expertise when it comes to the design and build of leisure facilities. The team have partnered with the Christchurch City Council to deliver the fantastic Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool. The stunning $22million sports and aquatic facility is located adjacent to Linwood Park. […]
Go hard when it comes to timber: LMA Timber
Recycled Australian hardwood timbers bring something truly special to a building project. Whether you’re going for a rustic, natural look or something with a dressed finish, the versatility of these hardwoods is impressive, and on display at the LMA Timber showroom in Christchurch. And the beauty of these timbers is […]
Celebrating stirling service: Kendal Vehicle Services
Kendal Vehicle Services; Burnside’s Auto Super Shoppe has been servicing northwest Christchurch now for over 25 years having just celebrated its big 25th plus one birthday in April (delayed due to Covid-19). Business Manager Carol Bradley has been at the helm since 1995, and her tight-knit team lives and breathes […]
