If it doesn’t rust or rot, should we build with it? High Country Homes
Today, many new technologies seek to improve energy use in homes. Unfortunately, often the trade-off is the environment. Plastics such as polystyrene, foams, sealants, rubbers, acrylics and nylons are used in various build systems, most of which are unable to be satisfactorily recycled. This raises an ethical dilemma: If products will not be recycled properly, […]
Exterior’s foremost need: Affordable Concrete & Paving
Traditional yet modern, with a result that can add considerable value to your property when well-placed and expertly finished, concreting is a specialist trade. The basic function of residential pavements such as driveways, paths and patios are to provide safe, easy access on to or around a property, sure. Yet, they can also be aesthetically […]
A special intimate setting: Rose Historic Chapel
Secluded central city rose gardens, and a beautiful circular stained glass window, sets the scene for small intimate weddings at one of Christchurch’s beloved historic gems. A picturesque Victorian stone building with high ceilings and a treasure-trove of stained glass windows creates a stunning setting hard to beat; a picture-perfect backdrop for special wedding memories […]
Love in full bloom
From intimate elopements to traditional church ceremonies, more than 18,000 couples will tie the knot in New Zealand this year. As spring approaches, wedding season hots up with ceremonies of all variations taking place, in all manner of locations. Wedding magic does not occur without hours of planning and creativity. From finding the perfect venue […]
Illumination through innovation: Art Fetiche
Powerful projects and spectacular innovations in our local community, add one more to the list. Bespoke and impactful are two words that prove true for the portfolio of projects that Art Fetiche boasts. So, when Luke from Waghorn Builders required some bespoke three-dimensional lightbulb signage for a project, it required little thought as to who […]
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