O'Neil Architecture

People make the place: O’Neil Architecture

When people think of O’Neil Architecture, it might conjure up images of its award-winning homes scattered throughout New Zealand, or perhaps founder and Principle Designer Darren O’Neil springs to mind. However, there is a team of talented folk behind the scenes who passionately bring clients’ visions and dream homes to life – guiding clients through […]

Christchurch City

Falling into line: Cymon Allfrey on why good things take time (even when you wish they wouldn’t)

Architect Cymon Allfrey explains why following the rules ultimately leads to a more successful outcome – for us and our city. There will always be red tape. The processes required to reach an outcome at times can seem onerous, cumbersome and tedious – yet the role of rules in society creates order, structure and, in […]

Cook Brothers Construction

An architectural masterpiece: Cook Brothers Construction completes yet another big project in the CBD

With the completion of the first new building on the south side of Cashel Mall right in the inner city, another piece of the Christchurch CBD reestablishment jigsaw has been slotted into place. Cook Brothers Construction is proud to have been the main contractor to carry out the work on such a significant development. The […]

Cymon Allfrey Column

One size doesn’t fit all: Columnist Cymon Allfrey on compact homes

With compact homes in the spotlight as a solution to housing, Architect Cymon Allfrey questions whether small really is better. It has been wonderful to see such a celebration of architecture in the media recently, in particular that of small or compact homes: homes that are providing innovative solutions to living within a condensed floor […]