A maritime marvel: Lyttelton Timeball Station
“The Building Intelligence Group is delighted to have played a role in the bringing back to life of such a rare piece of maritime history as the iconic Lyttelton Timeball Station and the working timeball itself.” When Project Director Stephen Threadgall from project management specialist The Building Intelligence Group says […]
Savouring the Kiwi Summer
Architect Craig South looks forward to the Christmas break and celebrates the Kiwi holiday tradition of sharing good times with friends and family. Whether it’s a staycation at home, a holiday at a camping ground in a tent or campervan, or a motel, bach or crib getaway, most New […]
Re-levelling Solution: Mainmark
New Zealand is no stranger to seismic activity and Christchurch residents know only too well the importance of structural integrity. Widespread liquefaction has affected countless building foundations in the region, including the Kamahi Apartments, an eight-storey residential apartment building in Merivale. When Bruce McDonald from KCRB Ltd purchased Kamahi Apartments, […]
State of the art: Auto Express Car Wash
There’s a new player in town when it comes to getting your car cleaned and it’s a game-changer. Auto Express Car Wash, next to Burger King at 530B Sawyers Arms Road, offers the most technologically advanced car wash operation in the New Zealand marketplace. It’s a simple process with state […]
Papanui’s medical marvel
There is no substitute for experience. Naturally when you have a project you wish to get off the ground, you want a firm with the experience you would expect; you want HRS Construction Ltd. With a strong track record in successful delivery of community, infrastructure, industry and commercial projects, HRS […]
25 years of constant change
Operating for 25 years in the tech industry is a significant milestone. CommArc Consulting Ltd recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, its longevity achieved through the company’s ethos of building partnerships and trust with its customers, as well as having flexibility to cope with the change that is inherent in operating in technology. […]
Affordable hilltop lifestyle
A hilltop lifestyle dream and a desire for affordability produced Linetype Architectural Director & Designer Ben Brady’s own enchanting home on Moncks Spur. A search for hill sites led him here, but Ben initially rejected the section because its 30-degree slope meant the numbers just didn’t add up. However, a […]
Esplanade’s Exceptional Newcomer: Sumner’s Esplanade
The renovation of this 1900’s arts and crafts style house on Sumner’s Esplanade is a favourite project of Ben Brady, from Linetype Architectural. The result has exceeded the client’s expectations: they described the lifestyle sought but weren’t prescriptive, leaving Ben plenty of space for ideas. Ben says the outcome is […]
Honoured by Award
Thanks to hard work, attention to detail, and a truly collaborative effort, the team at Christchurch’s Eternodesign scooped three National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA) 2018 awards. Renowned for kitchen and bathroom design, and bespoke soft furnishings, the Merivale-based company won the Creative Excellence Award, and was recognised as runner-up […]
Central city comeback queen
Almost eight years since the 2011 February earthquake forced its closure and three years since restoration work began, the Christchurch Town Hall is earning its place as the central city’s comeback queen. The first rebuild of this magnitude to be completed in the city, enhancements include modern and integrated technologies, […]
