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Married to architecture

Ever wondered what life is like for architects’ families? Anna South, who is married to Craig South of South Architects Ltd in Christchurch, shares her perspective.   When someone gets the chance to put their mark on the world in a unique and personal way, as architects do, it is only natural […]

Extraordinary but liveable: Jennian Homes Canterbury

The team at Jennian Homes Canterbury is thrilled to present their latest show home at Ravenswood. “We are really proud of this beautiful home,” says Sue Prendergast, who is co-owner at Jennian with husband Dwayne, and Paul and Waireti Jenkins. Situated at 2 John Raven Lane in Ravenswood, Woodend, this modernist house […]

Highlights

Floor lamps are coming out from dark dusty corners as proud pieces, to create or change the theme. We’ve got all the highlights for you.     Energy efficient in design, floor lamps often have dimmer switches to transform ambient lighting to bright beams to work, read or dine by. The secret […]

Metropol Editor Melinda Collins

Editor’s Perspective: 28 May 2020

While medical experts have been encouraging physical distancing for the past three months, mental health experts have been encouraging us to stay more connected than ever before.     Social connection is understood to be a fundamental human need; as crucial for mental development as it is for physical development. The subject […]

Supporting tourism and hospitality: Peter Morrison

Peter Morrison is known as a guru of hospitality, or more formally as the President of Hospitality New Zealand – Canterbury, and senior member of the New Zealand Board. He is also World President of SKAL International, representing New Zealand’s tourism and hospitality sectors on the world stage and connecting tourism globally. […]