Designing for change: South Architects
Is it possible to design a family home today that will stay in synch with changing needs through future years? Craig South, of South Architects, believes it can be done provided evolving family dynamics are carefully considered in the design process. Moving somewhere new every time life changes is not a universal practice […]
Innovative new sporting facility
A new multi-purpose all-weather sports and recreation facility for Christchurch’s eastern suburbs has arisen in Rāwhiti Domain Engaging Creative Intentions to design, plan and manage the development, Eastern Community Sports and Recreation (ECSR) has built a high-tensile fabric canopy over the domain’s previously under-used tennis courts, which will open in September. Using an […]
Success on the slope: Wilson Construction
The sloping site underneath this stunning Hanmer Springs holiday home was all in a day’s work for D M Wilson Construction, a company with a 20-year foundation of experience, based right there in the alpine village. “We are experts in building on varying degrees of slope in Hanmer Springs. We handle all the prebuilding requirements, […]
Luxe Lyttelton build: Phil Benton Builders
Phil Benton Builders is very pleased with the end result of this three-level home that works its way up the hill, with its commanding views of Lyttleton Harbour looking down towards Governors Bay. “The work put in by the construction team was outstanding, with patience and quality of finish exceptional,” Director Dave Fraser says. […]
Redcliffs School’s Rebirth
A welcoming icon of community resilience stands proud in Redcliffs – a victorious beginning after a school’s endurance of a long, patient journey home. On June 22 Te Raekura Redcliffs School opened its doors and the community can now celebrate and enjoy the everchanging estuary views from the picture windows.| Three days later, […]
Architectural evolution: WSP Architecture
Architecture is the blueprint for a city’s form and function, making it critical to development. So we caught up with WSP Architecture –Christchurch Principal Architect Colin Corsbie FNZIA about the architectural evolution of our city. What drew you to architecture and what do you love about what you do? A passion […]
A beacon of sustainability
Ngāi Tahu Property has waved its green wand over the central city, with the residential, commercial and industrial land developer now celebrating a five Green Star rating and 5.5 star NABERSNZ energy efficiency rating for the Pita Te Hori Centre building. The New Zealand Green Building Council awarded Te Urutī, one of two […]
Exceptional on Jeffreys: Stanton Builders
Lockdown might have put pressure on timelines but nothing can dim the enthusiasm and experience of local home construction experts Stanton Builders. Director Brent Stanton and his team are enjoying the challenge of bringing a current project in Jeffreys Road back on track after the enforced break. “Every successful project is a collaboration […]
Architect’s own home entices: Sheppard and Rout
An architect’s owned-designed home becomes an expression of their beliefs and ideals, and this is especially true of the new home of Tim Dagg, Architect at Sheppard and Rout. Tim and his family lived on site previously and, for Tim, the context of the site and orientation of the home are always key […]
Nestled into the hillside: Hofmans Architect x MWH Construction
The seemingly unsolvable challenges of adjacent sites were the ultimate inspiration for NZIA shortlisted Hofmans Architects, when designing these two striking homes in their home village of Arrowtown. Suitable for a family of five, each home makes the best of the uplifting views and embodies spatially efficient floor areas, while making a virtue […]
