Building Exceptional Spaces: Taurus Built Limited
Taurus Built Limited started in 2017 in Central Otago, with one house, a 170 square meter deck and a single employee. Fast forward to today and this is a company with five employees, operating in Central Otago, Christchurch and surrounding areas. With a hill job in Akaroa to an alteration in Twizel, […]
Puzzle Turning to Promise in Central City: Architect Craig South
Christchurch has waited six years for the 100 day blueprint to come off the plan and deliver on its promise, but the new CBD revealed in that blueprint is now moving much closer. The plan laid out by the Christchurch Central Development Unit (CCDU) in 2012 was a bold one, based on a […]
Creating next generation homes: Brownie Construction
Specialising in high-end architectural new builds and renovations, James Brownie leads a team of expert builders, providing a full range of residential and commercial construction services to the highest possible standard. The qualified team were hand-picked by James and have undertaken advanced, up-to-date training. Ensuring a high standard of workmanship throughout every […]
A standout build: Ferguson Builders
The standout build at 18 Falconer Rise, Jacks Point, Queenstown, beautifully blends with nature – a unique testimony of Ferguson Builders’ craftmanship. Rob Ferguson moved to Christchurch from Scotland seven years ago, putting his exceptional skills to use, also building his own home, before moving to Queenstown with his wife Mel, from Invergargill, […]
Sleek Glass Solutions: NZ Frameless Glass
NZ Frameless Glass is solely dedicated to the manufacture and installation of frameless glass systems, featuring showers and hardware, stair and balcony balustrades, pool fencing, mirrors, kitchen splashbacks, doors and partitions. With the showroom nearing completion, customers will be able to see the diverse glass options it can supply. The range features sleek, […]
The Kitchen Wow Factor: Master Joiner Award
Held once a year to seek out the best designs in New Zealand, the Master Joiner Awards are a prestigious, highly sought-after award to obtain. Designed to promote excellence in joinery design and craftsmanship, to encourage the use of sustainable timbers and to showcase the finest work from the industry, it is […]
Boutique Retirement: Silverstream retirement Village
The boutique Silverstream retirement Village in Bishopdale/Harewood is almost too good to be true, for the over-65s seeking the exciting, but easy life. Walking up The Boulevard to the village’s heart, there were sounds of jazz entertainment wafting from the sunlit lounge, that adjoins the spa, lap pool and coffee area. It is […]
An ocean-side makeover: Southshore and South New Brighton are to get a makeover
It’s an exciting time in Christchurch as areas of the city that we know and love are being built back up. Now it’s time for the beloved Southshore and South New Brighton area to get a makeover and residents could have a say in it. Residents and visitors adore this area because of […]
Garage Improvement Packages: Garage Carpet Pro
When is a garage not simply a garage? When that garage has been treated to Garage Carpet Pro’s insulation products and carpet it can become a useable additional space for all kinds of family activities – a dance or music studio, a home gym, an entertainment space or children’s wet weather play area. […]
White Washing: Adding interest to stark spaces
While we’re not one to play favourites, when it comes to the home, we’re a big fan of white spaces. And, although this milky-hued foundation is the perfect blank canvas for creating a striking space that never dates, when it comes to visual interest, it doesn’t leave much to the imagination. Whether […]
