Prestigious timber projects
Timber’s benefits make for a lengthy list – spanning both form and function and, while its longevity of use speaks of its function, it’s the NZ Wood Resene 2020 Timber Design Awards that speak of its form. The Level 4 COVID-19 lockdown may have put paid to the celebratory event for […]
The architecture of transportation hubs: WSP Architecture
It’s never been so important to attract and entertain visitors in our New Zealand towns and cities. A common problem faced by visitors and locals alike is access to transportation infrastructure. Nationwide, councils are now looking to explore infrastructure developments designed to transform town centres, eliminating congestion issues, improving accessibility, providing new […]
Subsidence and its risks
Post-quake every day New Zealanders were introduced to a number of new terms relating to engineering and ground movement. One of those terms was subsidence; the gradual downward movement or sinking of an area of land which can cause the foundation of a home to gradually settle in one area […]
The latest reborn beauty: Stockman Group
An alluring staircase entrance with warm heritage colours and brass treads leads past a dazzling chandelier to the bespoke new office spaces of Ruby Black. The latest reborn beauty from Stockman Group at 201 High Street melds cherished history with perfect contemporary function. This rebuild was a passion of two […]
A home with soul: Pringle Homes
Pringle Homes’ newest show home in Milns Park had only recently opened in early March before the Covid 19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown meant it had to remain closed for viewing until Level 2. Having to spend so much time at home over the last couple of months has taught all of […]
City’s hottest opening
It was one of the city’s most hotly anticipated openings expected for April, before the COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown put the He Puna Taimoana, New Brighton hot pools on hold. However, there was no dampening down the excitement for the opening on Queen’s Birthday weekend, which was a sell-out for […]
Creating zen working from home spaces
You might have missed the boat on creating a zen working from home space ahead of lockdown, but we think this time will just be the starting point for more flexible workplaces. So now’s your opportunity to make a space that is both calm and productive. SMART STORAGE: Organisation is […]
The new ‘abnormal’: Belle Cafe
COVID-19 has been a massive hit to the café industry. We caught up with owner of Belle Café, Bink Bowler, on his thoughts around this new (not so) normal. Bink has owned cafés for 10 years, founding Black & White Coffee Cartel before selling last year and starting his first […]
Think Pink
Broadcaster and Breast Cancer Foundation NZ Ambassador Stacey Morrison is encouraging Cantabrians to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this July, to help raise urgent funds needed to support patients and save lives. In the Canterbury DHB area, about 400 people are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Nationally, that number is 3,300 […]
