Hand-crafted tops: Benchtop Concepts
Enjoying the job, and being proud of the finished product creates perfection. Central to a flawless kitchen and bathroom are bench tops and vanities that are meticulously designed with hand-crafted finishing. “We don’t run a production line,” says managing director Andrew Crossland of Benchtop Concepts. “Ex-joiners and stonemasons make up a high proportion […]
Award-winning and windswept: Stacey Farrell
Located on New Zealand’s rugged South Coast, the windswept site for this small holiday house faces north and gently descends to the dunes. Winner of the 2022 TIDA New Zealand Architect New Home of the Year, the low grounded home is bedded into the landscape, hunkering down from the harsh coastal weather, while […]
Queenstown winning build: David Reid Homes
This stunning, architecturally designed home in Queenstown won the 2022 Registered Master Builders House of the Year GIB Show Home category. David Reid Homes Queenstown, won the national show home award for the house, which judges say was planned meticulously to create a versatile environment with the ability to entertain. “Whether it is […]
The power of paving: Dragon Stone Paving
Our city has undergone some dramatic changes in recent years, becoming a space of such vibrance. As the buildings regrew, so did the streets. Paving so many of our favourite Christchurch spots from the ground up, Dragon Stone Paving continue to provide excellent craftsmanship to the city and its residents. When you’re sipping […]
Bespoke Baby Bugatti
Wealthy vehicle enthusiasts can now add a special ‘Baby Bugatti’ to their collections. The Bugatti Baby II is a contemporary tribute to Ettore Bugatti’s original Type 35 masterpiece from 1926. Developed by Bugatti in partnership with The Little Car Company, it celebrates the 110th anniversary of the iconic brand. Would-be customers get complete […]












