Something to celebrate: Peter Townsend, Chair of Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct
Te Papa Hauora Christchurch Health Precinct celebrates its 10 year anniversary in May 2024. From an inspired vision post-earthquake, the Precinct officially came into being in May 2014, as one of the first of 18 anchor projects to get underway. It took considerable courage by the founding stakeholders to embrace a new way […]
Visionary architecture: Arthouse Architects
Good architecture is about more than just striking buildings. It is also about the people who use them and the environment they reside in. This principle guides every design from the creative and thoughtful team at Arthouse Architects. A recent project combines the extraordinary environment of the Marlborough Sounds, and clients with a […]
Working with wood
Exotic tree plantings are on the rise in New Zealand, as an increasing number of people ask for more wood in their home designs. From structural timbers to mouldings, hardwood floors to feature walls, kitchen splashbacks to exterior features and cladding, wood has become a must-have in contemporary bespoke homes. Native timbers such […]
Long term planning: Phil Mauger, Christchurch City Mayor
It has been well reported that our country faces some challenging economic headwinds at the moment. Community groups, businesses, and households are all finding it tough right now. Our council has been hearing this message loud and clear recently as people present their submissions on our draft Long Term Plan. It’s not easy […]
Brand creation to full fitout: Art Fetiche
Design, customise, fabricate. Consider it done, all under one roof, with this one-stop installation shop. In their latest full fit-out package for Cantab Gourmet Chicken in Mairehau, Art Fetiche made and managed it entirely, to produce an incredible result through a seamless process. The Art Fetiche team fitted out the front of their […]
Canterbury site for NZ’s largest solar farm
FRV Australia and its joint venture partner Genesis Energy, have started construction of the largest solar farm in New Zealand, an hour’s drive from Christchurch, at Lauriston on the Canterbury Plains. Once operational, by the end of 2024 the 63 MW solar farm will power the equivalent of nearly 13,000 houses. The joint […]
Two event-filled years: Te Pae Christchurch, General Manager, Ross Steele
More than 200,000 attendees have taken part in 458 events at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre since we hosted our first conference two years ago, far exceeding all expectations. This success also reflects the integral role and mahi of our entire local events infrastructure. That includes the council and ChristchurchNZ, our local suppliers […]
Bring on the builders
From rustic cladding, to designer skylights, current building trends offer plenty of scope for designing and creating unique homes. Exterior cladding sets the scene, and these days there are plenty of options. Here are some: Metal Façades: Popular because of their durability and versatility, metal façade choices range from aluminium to steel and […]
Seaside Luxury: Architectural beachside living in Sumner
Beachfront living doesn’t come more luxurious than the groundbreaking $120 million Beachside Sumner development. A collaboration between renowned architectural visionaries James Lunday and Roger Walker, it promises unparalleled luxury by the seaside. Beachside, is under way on the high-profile corner site of Marriner Street and the Esplanade. It will be completed with six […]
Add a glow to your cedar cladding: Cedar Tech
Cedar is known as the Rolls-Royce of cladding systems. Just like any premium product, it requires a premium and specialist level of service to maintain it. If you own a cedar-clad home or are looking at buying or building, denying maintenance requirements won’t make them go away. Cedar maintenance and restoration is a […]
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