Ivan Iafeta: The Influencers
In a place like Christchurch where, in recent years, there has been an intense focus on planning for the future, stopping to just focus on the ‘here and now’ can be tempting. While life should never be all work and no play, we need to choose our moments and, when it […]
John Bridgman: The Influencers
We’ve delivered roads, parks, laneways, a promenade and we have two of the largest buildings in the city under construction – Te Pae and the Metro Sports facility. But later this year Ōtākaro will take on a new type of project with the North Frame pedestrian bridge. The 32-metre-long, four-metre-wide bridge […]
Will you marry me?: Via Sollertia
Let’s face it, when it comes to proposals of marriage, nothing beats making it an unforgettable one. Who can resist the bended knee, the proffered ring and the view from atop the Eiffel Tower? While it’s winter here, it’s summer over there, but you want this romantic getaway to be […]
The sexy new black: V for Hair and Beauty
“Going grey gracefully and letting yourself go… there is an enormous difference!” quotes Master Stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. In fact, Vicki says, silver/grey is the sexy new black and you don’t need to be 65+ to be a silver siren. But you do need to have a hair stylist that understands […]
Functionality & Aesthetics: Affordable Concrete
From increased durability to greater flexural strength, the benefits of steel mesh reinforced concrete are obvious. The team at locally owned and operated family business Affordable Concrete & Paving are true concrete experts – and are offering a special deal of free steel mesh reinforcement for home driveways booked before 31 August. […]
Elegant Architecture: Borrmeister Architects
The rebuild of an award-winning 1970s abode in Cashmere took cues from its original plans, while modernising and reinterpreting the design into a functional family home. Shortlisted at the recent Canterbury NZIA Awards, the ‘Courtyard House’ features a dramatic promenade entry enclosed in glass and vertical louvres, revealing the heart of the […]
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