Rock solid craftsmanship: DCD Builders
A “supreme” house – simple in form, but flawlessly constructed. That’s Te Toka, the Queenstown house designed by Rafe Maclean Architects and built by DCD Builders, which won the Supreme Award in the Registered Master Builders Southern House of the Year, plus several other awards in the competition. “The whole house is one […]
A future classic: Davinia Sutton
Creativity coupled with a client-focus is at the heart of all interior designer Davinia Sutton’s work. A kitchen and bathroom recognised at the 2021 NKBA (National Kitchen and Bathroom Awards) is a consummate example. “My clients reside in a classic pavilion-style architecturally-designed home in a rural setting,” says Davinia. “They wanted their kitchen […]
They did it their way
What do you do if you want to downsize after 45 years on a lifestyle block and you’re looking for something other than a villa or apartment in a retirement village? The answer, in the case of Rod and Glenys Gard’ner, is to design your own house and have it built on an […]
Take a deep breath
Star of TVNZ 1 show The Apprentice Aotearoa, Mike Wilson knows the importance of mental health, having battled with it for the past two decades. Now a fully certified Rebirthing Breathwork facilitator and life transformation specialist, he explains to Metropol readers how breathwork can help others. “Lockdown, isolation, social distancing, quarantine are all […]
From the editor: 19 August 2021
The richness and diversity of cultural offerings in this region never cease to amaze me. On any given night there are numerous choices from music of all genres to movies (old and new), live theatre, ballet, exhibitions, and practical workshops if I’m that way inclined. Arts and culture play a vital role […]
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