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High on a hill looking down on Christchurch is an award-winning home, freshly renovated after suffering severe damage in the 2010/2011 earthquakes. Thanks to Christchurch architectural builders Williams Elvidge, the home in Redcliffs has a new lease on life, and a string of awards to acknowledge its stylish rebirth. The home won the […]

One of Christchurch’s increasingly rare heritage gems is looking stunning once more, having been rebuilt and restored to its original standards. 158 High Street proudly bears its name C.F. Cotter & Co in gold lettering above its key architectural feature: three sets of tall radius or arch windows. The craftsmen responsible for these […]

The firm’s story begins 40 years ago with Peter Diver, an apprentice, and an old Morris Commercial van named Gertie. Still in family ownership, Peter Diver Plumbing has “grown to become one of the largest and most reputable plumbing firms, employing more than 70 people,” says Peter’s daughter Jane. “We are thrilled to […]

Lyttelton’s façade is about to change again with a new mixed-use building planned for London St, on the site of the former Harbour Light Theatre, demolished after the 2010-2011 earthquakes. The new building will feature a double-level commercial space on the ground floor and 10 one-bedroom apartments across the upper two levels. The […]

Designer Sam Connell of Figure & Ground won four awards at the 2022 Regional ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards. A Merivale development, Aikmans Road, by Connell received a Highly Commended in the Residential Multi-Unit Dwelling category. These six distinctive townhouses showcase a contemporary aesthetic and desirable street appeal. Clad in a combination of textured plaster […]

Canterbury designer Greg Young, of Young Architects won two top honours at the 2022 Regional ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards, celebrating the greatest architectural designs the region has to offer. Described as “an incredible concrete family home”, Scarborough Béton Brut, perched on the on the hills overlooking Scarborough, won the Regional Award for Residential Interiors, […]

Changing things up with your fixtures is a great way to add interest to your bathroom without the risk of trendy colours going out of date in just a few years. Here are some tips from the team at Reece Bathrooms: Chrome is a timeless and versatile option. It feels traditional but is […]

Flexibility and versatility spring to mind when visiting Pringle Homes’ show home in Lincoln. The spacious light-filled space includes two multi-purpose rooms, a large second lounge/media room with its stand-alone fire and a fourth bedroom off the living room that can be closed off from the rest of the house and double as […]

Canterbury landscapers enjoyed a night of celebration recently when four of their projects won major kudos in the 2022 Landscapes of Distinction Awards held by Registered Master Landscapers. Canterbury winners were Te Raekura Redcliffs School by Canopy NZ Ltd, Te Ara Ātea – Sensory Space by Morgan + Pollard Landscapes, Rolleston School Basketball […]