‘Hilltop’ Architectural Masterpiece: MC Architecture Studio
“Diversity is a good characterisation of our practice,” says Max Capocaccia, Principal Architect at MC Architecture Studio. With a history of architecture in his family, Max established his own boutique studio in Christchurch in 2009. Since then, this award-winning firm has put diversity to the test, designing residential and commercial structures nationwide […]
A Home in Harmony: 360 Architecture
When the client engaged 360 Architecture to build a house on their site on the lower Cashmere slopes, they bought with them a number of interesting challenges. The size of the site was quite restricted, the soil was very unstable and in poor condition, and the height to which the house […]
Luxe Lavender
Ultra-violet may have been crowned the Pantone Colour of the Year for 2018, but its popularity has planted the seed for a softer take on the colour for 2019. The pretty pastel hue of lavender is enjoying a newfound emergence in the sartorial sphere this year. A captivating colour that’s […]
Rising from the Rubble: RisingHolme
Risingholme Homestead in Opawa officially reopened on 5 June, when council members and the community gathered for the long-awaited moment when the cherished building reopened its grand front door. Harbouring decades of memories, the authentic restoration was a collaborative effort of determination after a double tragedy. The homestead had been […]
Plant-based Problems?
Eating, which was once a subsistence-driven activity motivated solely by the need for survival, is today driven equally by taste, fulfilment and efficiency as we increasingly seek food that is as quick to prepare as it is tasty. Add sustainability and nutritional efficacy to your plate and it’s a lot to chew. […]
A noble tipple: Clark Estate Winery
Clark Estate Winery’s new wild-fermented range Clericus offers a broader, more sophisticated taste. A derivative of Clark, Clericus is a word associated with the most noble scholars in Roman society – and the exquisite selection is certainly worthy of its namesake. Slowly ageing since 2016, the Clericus range includes a […]
Heavy Metal
Rose gold is out and in its place are the shimmering sheens of copper, gold, chrome, iron and brass, blending together in a variety of ways. A little refresh or a big renovation, a touch of mixed metal magic is sure to add a sparkle to your space. Metallic interiors […]
A life well lived: Fitzroy of Merivale
It was truly an occasion to remember when Fitzroy of Merivale resident, Betty Davies, celebrated her 100th birthday on 8 June. After a wonderful lunch out with family from the North Island and Tasmania, Betty’s celebrations continued with an afternoon tea in the Fitzroy lounge at 2:30pm, where surrounded by […]
25 Years of Access: Accessman
“Accessman is a true Kiwi success story,” says General Manager Lena Harrington. In 1994, Christchurch-based electrician Ross Pickersgill purchased a scissor lift machine, which not only made working at height safer, it also increased productivity. When Ross wasn’t using the machine, he hired it out to other contractors. With that […]
