The Influencers Column: Melanda Slemint
The 2018 Canterbury Architecture Awards were held recently, as part of the peer-reviewed New Zealand Architecture Awards programme run by the New Zealand Institute of Architects. Sponsored by Resene, they set the benchmark for the country’s buildings and recognise the contribution of architects to their towns and communities. With my great team of […]
The Influencers Column: Dr Megan Woods
It is exciting to see some real momentum growing behind a number of anchor projects around Christchurch. Since becoming Minister, I have made it a priority to ensure that we can deliver faster progress and outstanding facilities for the people of Canterbury. In August, groundworks for the Metro Sport Facility will finally get […]
The Influencers Column: Leeann Watson
There’s been a lot of comment on business confidence, which hit a seven-year low last month. While it’s easy to dismiss confidence as just sentiment, fact is it does have an impact on economic growth through the investment and employment decisions businesses make. We can debate the various drivers of the numbers, but […]
Precision Re-Levelling: Precision Solutions
Locally owned company Precision Solutions works closely with the homeowner to help navigate their EQC journey and provide exceptional project management throughout the repair process. Whether you require remedial work on an earthquake-damaged building or have purchased an ‘as is where is’ home, the expert team specialises in house re-levelling, foundation and pile […]
Creating a Central Community: Cymon Allfrey Architects
There is a common misconception that living in the centre of a city, especially residing in an apartment complex, means you forgo the sense of community found in a quiet cul-de-sac. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. And, with a little planning and focus, our central city can become a united, […]
Exceptional Efficiency: UPVC Windows and Doors
Central Otago and the Southern Lakes region are known for their extremes of climate – scorching hot days of more than 30 degrees in the summer and plummeting well below zero in the winter. Such fluctuations call for building materials that perform at the highest level of efficiency, especially with respect to thermal […]
Making Architectural Magic: Hughes House
The stunning Hughes House, designed in crucifix form, pays more than due reverence to its charmed setting on an old orchard in Marshland. Designed by Matt Barrett of Walker Architecture, it has been nominated for an Architectural Designers New Zealand (ADNZ) Regional Award, in the Residential New Home Over 300 square metres category […]
Showhome success: Stonewood Homes
Chances are, if you are in the market for building your next home, Stonewood Homes is at the top of your list. Since 1987, this housing company has been one of Canterbury’s, and indeed New Zealand’s, largest group builder, with more than 30 years’ experience and with 6,000 satisfied Kiwi homeowners. Throughout the […]
Mt Pleasant perfection: Borrmeister Architects
Borrmeister Architects’ studios in Ferrymead and the Coromandel are home to a team of six architects working nationwide. “We find people all over New Zealand are looking for a house that is not just a showhome and which represents value for money,” says Wulf Borrmeister who heads the tea “We love to work […]
A healthy development: Bealey Avenue medical complex
Contributing to the re-burgeoning inner city, a new medical complex development is underway – set in a prime location alongside other specialist health services on Bealey Avenue. Neighbouring Pegasus Health and situated close to Southern Cross Hospital, as well as Sports Med and Avenue Health, the complex was designed by CoLab Architecture and […]
