When to go pro: Prime Decorators
Starting life as post-quake commercial painters, Canterbury-born Prime Decorators has since expanded to residential and interior and exterior plastering and painting, as well as wall papering and roof spraying in Auckland and Christchurch. Metropol catches up with Prime Decorators’ Zak Turkmani to find out what professionals bring to a project. WHAT […]
5 Green Stars for Tūranga
Impressive not only in form and function, Christchurch’s revered Tūranga has added yet another accolade to its long list – this time, for its eco-friendly design. Tūranga revitalised the CBD when the $92m five-storey Warren and Mahoney-designed public library opened in Cathedral Square in late 2018. Now, it has become one […]
Delivering the vision: Clive Barrington Construction
Heath Walters of Clive Barrington Construction adds his insight as to the building of Rai House. He says the site was a challenge, being adjacent to the Avon River. His team was involved in laying the technical foundation system, designed to allow for the site being prone to occasional flooding. “The […]
A collaborative masterpiece: Wynyard Design
Peter Wynyard of Wynyard Design Studio says a unique part of the development of Rai House in Wood Lane lies in the history of making it happen. “Given the location and its vulnerability, there was a lot of strict criteria around the new build that involved insurance people, the council, plus […]
She sheds of sanctuary: Resene
Enter the She Shed: A space for women to immerse themselves in activities that bring them joy. While the word shed may suggest a shabby chic sort of space – there is no limit to how luxurious or humble your hideaway can be. In this She Shed a statement floor in Resene […]
A love letter to mother nature
Mahsa Willis’ eponymous label, Mahsa, shirks convention by releasing new collections, termed moods, every few years. Metropol catches up with the in-demand New Zealand designer about her latest mood, Enduring Nature. You don’t follow the usual, albeit changing, pattern of seasonal collections. Please tell us why you take a different approach, […]
From the Editor: 01 October 2020
In case you hadn’t noticed, it is spring. The blossoms are here (and, so too, are the associated photos), daylight saving has arrived, and the temperatures are creeping up. As cliché as it may be, there really is nothing quite like the invigorating energy and possibility of spring. It is hard […]
Tame-ing the Politicians
Jack Tame has spent 15 years keeping New Zealanders up to date on the biggest stories from around the world. Metropol catches up with the Christchurch-raised broadcaster about what it takes to take on the politicians ahead of an exceptional election. One of New Zealand’s most recognisable television journalists, Jack […]
That sneaky feeling
Once reserved for occasions of exercise, the aptly named sneaker has well and truly snuck into our day-to-day wardrobes, where it shows no sign of imminent departure. The continued rise of athleisure has been well documented, and sneakers have certainly established a strong footing in the closets of the world’s most […]
