Restoring life to wood: Deck & Fence Pro

Is your deck, fence, or garden table old and weathered? Don’t replace it, restore it! Bring back the natural and original beauty of your outdoor wooden features with Deck & Fence Pro. Your go-to specialists for deck, fence, and outdoor furniture restoration. With a variety of options to fit your requirements and budget, […]

Te Pae artwork complete

Installation of the last artwork in Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has been completed. Moment of Movement was designed by New Zealand Korean multi-media artist, Seung Yul Oh, in association with John Troy O’Sullivan, and may be seen on the Colombo St side of Te Pae. “Seeing what started as a small sketch […]

Award – winning renovation: Roger Gilchrist Building Services Ltd

This superb renovation in Ōamaru won the Registered Master Builders Renovation of the Year Award. Roger Gilchrist Building Services from Ōamaru won the National Supreme Renovation of the Year, National Kitchen Excellence Award, and National Renovation Over $1.5 million category in the 2022 awards for turning an 1800s homestead into a luxurious, modern […]

Top architectural design: Sheppard Rout

Designed with sustainability in mind, the Ōpuke Thermal Pools and Spa in Methven has proven to be a winner for the environment, and also for Sheppard & Rout Architects. The pool complex was a winner in the commercial category of the 2022 New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) awards. Near Methven and close […]

Overcoming challenges: Blue Summit Construction

Multi award winning company, Blue Summit Construction tells Metropol about its two most recent award-winning projects. Rebuilding winning homes Blue Summit Construction owner Michael Ingram learned a lot from transforming his family home, putting his knowledge to good use with other renovations. The result was a regional silver award for a 1950s bungalow […]

Editor’s Perspective: Roll on 2023

For some of us the festive holiday season is a distant memory as we kick back into work and wonder what the year will bring. We’re still waiting for that dry, hot summer that was forecast, days at the beach cooling off, and making the most of the outdoors. Don’t worry, summer is […]