New Home TIDA winner: Studio 4 Architects and Shore Construction
A brief for a modern entertainer’s home, suited to a social lifestyle, proved a winner for the owner, the architect and the builder. The result is an award-winning home, which took top honours for Garry Mayne, Studio 4 Architects, in the 2022 TIDA New Zealand Designer New Home of the Year category. The winning build […]
Given renewed life: Wilson and Hill Architects and Gregg Architectural Builders
Almost 100 years after the original was built at Mendip Hills Station, a new award-winning homestead overlooks the valley. Following catastrophic damage in the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake, Chris Wilson from Wilson and Hill Architects was engaged to design a new homestead. Also on the project was Gregg Architectural Builders, a company with a nearly 30-year […]
Awe-inspiring designs: South Architects
This multi-award-winning Avonside home employs a twist on the traditional gable form. A sculptural lattice screen adorns the front of the property solidifying upwards into a first-floor vertical timber form. The house then opens to give shelter and shading to the northern balcony and living areas, thanks to clever design from South Architects. The horizontal […]
Rolling out colours
The latest fashion-inspired collection from Rolls-Royce comes in a range of striking colours including lime green, wildberry, and yellow. Additionally, they come with matching luggage collections designed to complement each of the interior themes. “We drew inspiration from the world of our patrons – individuals with eclectic tastes who define trends and influence current movements […]
Torque Talk – A smooth hand
Do you remember the last time you were a tad car sick? I do. It was last month, and I was being driven up Wairakei Road. The driver in question, who will remain nameless, wouldn’t cease from heavy unnecessary braking, excessive sharp acceleration and repeatedly going on and off the throttle, for what seemed like […]
Stylish and safe ute
The “ute” vehicle segment is a competitive one, in which the current Mazda BT-50 holds its ground really well. This largely stems from its mix of rugged power units and some decent levels of refinement. Now, Mazda has turned up the refinement and quality of the BT-50 even further with the new BT-50 Takami. Positioned […]
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