Class-leading construction: building a quality home is easy with Wigram’s MrHomes
MrHomes lives and breathes the home building and construction industry. Based in Wigram, the company has earned a sterling reputation for providing customers with quality service and industry knowledge, providing the customer with modern, class leading designer homes at an affordable price. A dependable contracting service is available, along with house and land […]
The Influencers Column: Leeann Watson
Two years since the Health and Safety legislation changed, what have we achieved? In short, quite a lot! In 2012 the Government set a target of a 25 percent reduction in work related deaths and injuries by 2020. According to Statistics NZ, deaths and serious non-fatal injuries are both below the target set […]
Clever corner construction: Riverlands House an outstanding triumph for Warren & Mahoney and ABL Construction
Handsome new commercial build Riverlands House is anchored on the corner of Victoria and Kilmore Streets, with prow pointed like an ocean liner toward the Port Hills. It is a striking addition to this prominent corner and shortlisted for the Commercial Category of the New Zealand Institute of Architecture (NZIA) Canterbury awards. The […]
Award-winning expansion: Brownie Construction is building a reputation to be proud of
Award-winning Brownie Homes is now known as Brownie Construction, following the company’s expansion into larger projects across the region. Originally established in 2012, the Christchurch-based business currently has crews working on projects in Central Otago, including a stunning residential housing development at Coronet Grove in Queenstown. From high-end architectural new builds to renovations […]
The missing middle: medium density housing and its ever growing need
In an age where sustainability is front of mind, and the Bank of Mum and Dad are becoming one of the country’s biggest lenders, medium density housing might just be the answer. Affordable, sophisticated living with a strong focus on community and proximity to amenities, this architectural typology is definitely not short of […]
The Influencers Column: Dr Megan Woods
As we head in to the 8th year since the earthquakes, Canterbury has so much to be proud of. Hundreds of thousands of homes have been repaired, large swaths of our city have been rebuilt and some truly amazing new public spaces have been created. For most people, the trauma of the earthquakes […]
The Influencers Column: Garth Wynne
Men’s behaviour towards women is, quite rightly, under scrutiny. The message is clear. Men need to understand respect. Having worked in schools for 35 years, I am convinced the key challenge we face is to help our young men grow emotional confidence. Emotional confidence – and associated self-awareness and empathy – is a […]
Now’s the design time: making the most of Autumn with Artwork’s Landscape
Luke Robertson, Landscape Designer at Christchurch’s celebrated Artworks Landscape Ltd, offers some advice for the enjoyment of spending Christmas and summer in your fabulous outdoor living space: “Just because it’s autumn, don’t put your plans on the back burner until spring – be smart, think ahead. Now is the perfect time to get […]
The Influencers Column: Mark Hamilton
If you own, manage or occupy a building that’s a workplace, you should be up to speed with some regulations that will affect you. On Wednesday 4 April, 2018, important sections of the Health & Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations came in to force. There has been a two-year grace period to get […]
An arty restoration: Photographer Johannes van Kan captures The Arts Centre coming back to life
Home to one of the most significant collections of heritage buildings in New Zealand, The Arts Centre is a must visit for fans of beautiful architecture – particularly those with an interest in the distinctive Gothic Revival style. Photographer Johannes van Kan had front row seats to the buildings’ extensive restoration after they […]
